The purpose of this Diocesan-wide census is to gather accurate and up-to-date information about all our registered parishioners, as well as those Catholics not yet registered in our parishes. By conducting this comprehensive survey and obtaining accurate contact information, the Diocese and all parishes aim to strengthen pastoral care, foster stewardship, and enhance communication by having a reliable means of informing you about news, events, programs, ministries, and greater opportunities for spiritual growth locally and throughout the Diocese.
Kindly be assured that all information provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and data you provided will be used solely for spiritual, pastoral, stewardship, and communication purposes.
Click here to complete your census response.
Thanks for your participation!
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Why is the parish conducting a census?
To gather precise and current data on all registered parishioners, to strengthen pastoral care, stewardship, and communication efforts.
2. Do I still need to complete the census if my contact information has not changed?
Yes. Everyone is asked to participate in the census to ensure our database is up-to-date and accurate.
3. How will my information be utilized or managed?
All information provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The data collected will be used solely for pastoral, stewardship, and communication purposes.
4. Who is considered as part of my household?
Each Household is being asked to complete a census form. A Household in the Diocese of Rochester is the individual/group of individuals living at the same address and receiving the Catholic Courier. Exceptions include multiple adults living at the same address (e.g. adult children living with parents or senior parents living with adult children).