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Things to do in Rochester, New York (NY): The Best Churches & Cathedrals
From family-friendly activities to professional sports teams, museums and galleries, Rochester has something for everyone. Enjoy the scenic Erie Canal, Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Don't miss the Strong National Museum of Play (America's second-largest children's museum) or the International Museum of Photography. Be sure to sample one of Rochester's famous "white hots," Rochester's version of the hotdog! And don't miss the nearby Finger Lakes region with its wine trails and gorges.
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1. Saint Michael's Church
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Saint Josaphat's Church
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By joannt539 - Rochester, United States
Hadn't been here in several years. It is the mot beautiful church. Old churches are the best. Even though it was a funeral it was great to see the stained glass windows & statues. Beautiful!!!
4. Sacred Heart Cathedral
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By elcentro1 - Pittsburgh, United States
As practicing Catholics, when we visit big cities, we enjoy visiting the local diocesan Roman Catholic cathedrals, and try to make daily or Sunday Mass. We planned a trip from Pittsburgh to Canandaigua for a Finger Lakes getaway. We knew that we would be going near Rochester to get to Canandaigua. So we decided to check out the City of Rochester and see the highlights first. We were fortunate that we were able to not only check out this beautiful cathedral, but also go to noon Mass there. The priest made an announcement before Mass about the COVID-19 precautions all Mass attendees must take, especially in regards to receiving Holy Communion. We both felt safe and were both able to receive the Body of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. I was a bit surprised that they did not have permanent pews, but movable chairs instead. Yet, in times like these, being able to move chairs to promote social distancing is not a bad thing. Highly recommended if you are Catholic (and even if you are not Catholic) and love magnificent architecture, and are looking for a parish to attend Mass while visiting Rochester.
