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Rochester Institute of Technology

  • LocationRochester, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 16,863 students
Official website

Rochester Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Newman Community at RIT is the diocesan Catholic campus ministry, based in the Schmitt Interfaith Center on campus. A director and a sacramental minister and chaplain are listed on its staff page. The published schedule lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM during the academic year, with Wednesday adoration. The ministry also lists a student executive board, a rosary group, service programs, a Stephen ministry, the OCIA process, and several retreats.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Sunday9:15 AMAllen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (ASL interpreted) · Academic year only, when classes are scheduled the following Monday.
  • Sunday5:00 PMAllen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center · Academic year only, when classes are scheduled the following Monday.
  • Wednesday5:30 PMSchmitt Interfaith Center (pages name Jones Chapel and Allen Chapel) · Academic year only.

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:30 PMJones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center · Before Wednesday Mass. The Spiritual Life page gives 4:15 to 5:15 PM; see gaps.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
    The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
    “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
    The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
    “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
    The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
  2. Eucharistic Adoration | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly adoration before Wednesday mass starting at 4:30pm - 5:30pm in Jones Chapel.”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly before Wednesday Mass, 4:30 to 5:30 PM, in Jones Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Rochester Institute of Technology, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miCatholic Newman Community at RIT (Schmitt Interfaith Center): 0.1 miRochester Institute of Technology (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pastoral Services, Diocese of Rochesterps.dor.org/pastoral-services-offices-and-ministries/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 585-475-5932 www.ritnewman.com”
      The Diocese of Rochester's campus ministry list includes Rochester Institute of Technology, served by the RIT Newman community.
    2. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Newman Community at the Rochester Institute of Technology welcomes you to celebrate, explore, and develop your faith with us!”
      The Catholic Newman Community is the Catholic campus ministry at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Brian C. Cool is presented as Director at RIT since 2015. Fr. Robert Kennedy is presented as a sacramental minister and chaplain at RIT, alongside work at a motherhouse and parishes.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/about/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Cool has served as Director at RIT since 2015.”
      Rev. Brian C. Cool, EdD (Fr. Cool) is the Director of the RIT Newman community and has served since 2015.
      “Currently, he serves as a sacramental minister and chaplain at RIT and the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse”
      Fr. Robert Kennedy serves as a sacramental minister and chaplain at RIT.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM is the only weekday Mass listed (one weekday), during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
      The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
    2. Mass Schedule | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass/Liturgy at Allen Chapel Sunday at 9:15am (ASL Interpreted) Sunday at 5:00pm Wednesday at 5:30pm”
      The Mass schedule page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM at Allen Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses: 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM, during the academic year.)
    Sources (3)
    1. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
      The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
    2. Mass Schedule | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass/Liturgy at Allen Chapel Sunday at 9:15am (ASL Interpreted) Sunday at 5:00pm Wednesday at 5:30pm”
      The Mass schedule page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM at Allen Chapel.
    3. Mass Schedule | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for Mass in the Interfaith Center at 9:15am and 5pm (Academic Year only, when classes are in session the following Monday).”
      The Mass schedule page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM and 5 PM in the Interfaith Center during the academic year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Mercy Day of Confessions, one day in Advent and one in Lent with one or two priests available.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “during Advent and Lent, we set aside one day for Mercy Day of Confessions where we have 1-2 priests available to meet with students, staff, faculty, and local residents.”
      Confession is offered on one day each in Advent and Lent, with one or two priests available.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Two student groups are named: the student-organized Executive Board (listed as a registered RIT student group) and a student rosary group. Students Offering Support (Stephen ministry) is also listed. No FOCUS team, Knights of Columbus council, Saint Paul's Outreach or pro-life group was found.)
    Sources (3)
    1. List of Groups | RIT Campus Groupscampusgroups.rit.edu/NEWMAN/club_signup · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious & Spiritual, Councils - Interfaith Council Affiliated”
      RIT's official student group listing includes the Catholic Newman Community at RIT as a registered religious and spiritual group.
    2. Student Leadership | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/about/student-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Executive Board, shortened to E-Board, is the student-organized leadership team for the Catholic Newman Community.”
      The student Executive Board is the student-organized leadership team of the Catholic Newman Community.
    3. Rosary Group | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/rosary-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us to pray the rosary as a group!”
      The ministry runs a group rosary prayer gathering open to students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (Kairos, Eve Away, Busy Person, Mountain Intercollegiate), the OCIA process, Alpha, and service programs (Tiger Stripes and a spring service-learning trip).)
    Sources (8)
    1. Kairos | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/retreats/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year Kairos will be held each fall and each spring early in the semester.”
      The Kairos student retreat is held each fall and spring early in the semester.
    2. Eve Away | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/retreats/eve-away · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “These evening retreats include dinner, ice breakers, team building, prayer, discussion, music, and a lot of FUN!”
      Eve Away is a free evening retreat with dinner, prayer and discussion, held on campus.
    3. Busy Person | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/retreats/busy-person · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A busy person retreat is an opportunity for you to spend time with one of Rochester's amazing Sisters of St. Joseph right on RIT Campus”
      The Busy Person retreat pairs students with a Sister of St. Joseph on the RIT campus or virtually.
    4. Mountain Intercollegiate | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/retreats/mountain-intercollegiate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This Intercollegiate Retreat at Mt. Irenaeus is a perfect opportunity for fellowship, quiet, relaxation, spiritual growth, and nature!”
      The Mountain Intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus is open to students from RIT and other area colleges.
    5. Becoming Catholic / Confirmation | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/becoming-catholic-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “O. C. I. A., Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which individuals are welcomed into the Catholic Church.”
      The RIT Newman community runs the OCIA process for people becoming Catholic or completing initiation.
      “The O. C. I. A. process at RIT begins at the end of September.”
      The OCIA process at RIT begins at the end of September.
    6. Alpha | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/building-the-faith/alpha · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith.”
      Alpha is a series of sessions held by the ministry that includes a meal, a video and discussion.
    7. Tiger Stripes | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/service/tiger-stripes · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TigerStripes Ministry Program is a servant leadership development program”
      Tiger Stripes is a servant leadership and community service program of the RIT Newman community.
    8. Service | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a week-long service-learning trip is made every spring as an alternative to spring break”
      The ministry makes a week-long service-learning trip each spring.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A director and a sacramental minister and chaplain are both listed on the staff page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/about/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Cool has served as Director at RIT since 2015.”
      Rev. Brian C. Cool, EdD (Fr. Cool) is the Director of the RIT Newman community and has served since 2015.
      “Currently, he serves as a sacramental minister and chaplain at RIT and the Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse”
      Fr. Robert Kennedy serves as a sacramental minister and chaplain at RIT.
  • Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM and a Wednesday Mass are published, with Wednesday adoration before Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
      The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
    2. Eucharistic Adoration | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekly adoration before Wednesday mass starting at 4:30pm - 5:30pm in Jones Chapel.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly before Wednesday Mass, 4:30 to 5:30 PM, in Jones Chapel.
  • Retreats, the OCIA process, Alpha and service programs are listed on the ministry's pages.
    Sources (4)
    1. Kairos | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/retreats/kairos · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year Kairos will be held each fall and each spring early in the semester.”
      The Kairos student retreat is held each fall and spring early in the semester.
    2. Becoming Catholic / Confirmation | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/becoming-catholic-confirmation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “O. C. I. A., Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the process by which individuals are welcomed into the Catholic Church.”
      The RIT Newman community runs the OCIA process for people becoming Catholic or completing initiation.
    3. Alpha | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/spiritual-life/building-the-faith/alpha · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith.”
      Alpha is a series of sessions held by the ministry that includes a meal, a video and discussion.
    4. Service | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/get-involved/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “a week-long service-learning trip is made every spring as an alternative to spring break”
      The ministry makes a week-long service-learning trip each spring.

Concerns

  • The published schedule lists one weekday Mass (Wednesday) and no Saturday vigil Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (when classes are scheduled on the following Monday) 9:15 AM (ASL Interpreted) 5:00 PM Wednesdays at Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center 5:30 PM”
      The home page lists Sunday Masses at 9:15 AM (ASL interpreted) and 5:00 PM in Allen Chapel and a Wednesday Mass at 5:30 PM in Jones Chapel, all in the Schmitt Interfaith Center.
  • Confession is listed only one day each in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Reconciliation | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer/reconciliation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “during Advent and Lent, we set aside one day for Mercy Day of Confessions where we have 1-2 priests available to meet with students, staff, faculty, and local residents.”
      Confession is offered on one day each in Advent and Lent, with one or two priests available.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Newman Community at RIT (Schmitt Interfaith Center)

  • Address: 40 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (Sunday and Wednesday Mass), Jones Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (Wednesday adoration), Interfaith Chapel lower-level sacristy with a tabernacle for adoration

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Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 3 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 4

  • Mountain Intercollegiate retreatOff campus
    Intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus for students from RIT and other area colleges.
  • Eve Away retreatOn campus
    Free evening retreat on campus with dinner, prayer, discussion and music.
  • Kairos retreat
    Each fall and spring, early in the semester
    Student retreat with food, transportation and lodging covered for the weekend; scholarships are available.
  • Busy Person retreat
    Offered during Lent
    Individual retreat time with a Sister of St. Joseph, on campus or virtually.

Service 3

  • Tiger StripesOff campus
    Servant leadership and community service program that serves at Sisters of St. Joseph ministry sites and other Rochester locations, including RIT FoodShare.
  • Spring service-learning tripOff campus
    Every spring, in place of spring break
    Week-long service-learning trip offered each spring.
  • Students Offering Support (Stephen Ministry)
    Student Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one care to fellow students.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 PM
    Weekly adoration in Jones Chapel before Wednesday Mass.
  • Music Ministry / Choir
    Choir and instrumentalists for Sunday and Wednesday Masses; students of all experience levels are invited.

Social life 1

  • Coffee hour after MassOn campus
    Coffee hour outside after each Mass so students can meet one another.

Faith formation 3

  • Rosary Group
    Group rosary prayer, with guides for students who are new to the rosary. Times and location are on the ministry calendar.
  • OCIA (Becoming Catholic / Confirmation)
    Process begins at the end of September
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults process for people becoming Catholic or seeking confirmation.
  • Alpha
    Sessions exploring the Christian faith with a shared meal, a video and discussion.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Newman Community Executive Board
    Student-organized leadership team that organizes Newman events, liturgies and fundraising, and is a registered RIT student group.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Pastoral Services, Diocese of Rochesterps.dor.org/pastoral-services-offices-and-ministries/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 585-475-5932 www.ritnewman.com”
    The Diocese of Rochester's campus ministry list includes Rochester Institute of Technology, served by the RIT Newman community.
  2. RIT Newman | Catholic Communityritnewman.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Catholic Newman Community at the Rochester Institute of Technology welcomes you to celebrate, explore, and develop your faith with us!”
    The Catholic Newman Community is the Catholic campus ministry at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
    “The Catholic Newman Community at the Rochester Institute of Technology welcomes you to celebrate, explore, and develop your faith with us!”
    The Catholic Newman Community is the Catholic campus ministry at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
  3. Contact | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Schmitt Interfaith Center (RIT) 40 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 475-5932”
    The RIT Newman community is located at the Schmitt Interfaith Center, 40 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623, with phone 475-5932.
  4. Mass, Sacraments, & Prayer | RIT Newmanritnewman.com/mass-sacraments-prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “You are welcome to visit our sacristy, Lower Level, Interfaith Chapel; we have there a special tabernacle that allows you to expose the Blessed Sacrament yourself.”
    The Interfaith Chapel lower level houses a sacristy and a tabernacle that allows the Blessed Sacrament to be exposed.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
85 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,383 · ACT 31
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$21,369

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
14,076
Total students16,863
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$34,906
Cost of attendance (per year)$74,626
Median federal debt at graduation$26,778
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
70%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$76,571
Admission rate67%
Students receiving Pell grants27%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1383
SAT reading & writing650–720
SAT math650–740
ACT composite29–33
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 52 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Rochester

The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, Bishop of Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dor.org, dor.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Rochester Institute of Technology a Catholic college?
No. Rochester Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Newman Community at RIT.
What is Rochester Institute of Technology’s Catholic Life Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Mass is listed at Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center (ASL interpreted), Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center, and Schmitt Interfaith Center (pages name Jones Chapel and Allen Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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