Rochester’s 10th Bishop Visits MCH
Bishop John S. Bonnici, the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester, recently visited Monroe Community Hospital (MCH) to celebrate Catholic Mass with Father Dennis Bonsignore, residents, employees and members of the MCH community gathering for the special service.
Appointed by Pope Leo XIV last March, Bishop Bonnici succeeds Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, who served the diocese for 12 years.
The Mass was part of MCH's pastoral care services, which provide regular opportunities for worship, prayer and spiritual reflection. Offerings include Catholic Mass, other worship services and a weekly recorded Mass available on MCH's website.
MCH's pastoral care services are designed to support people of all faiths and religious traditions. Chaplains provide spiritual care to residents and their family's regardless of religious affiliation and can arrange visits from representatives of other faith communities.
In 2025, MCH opened a nondenominational chapel on the fourth floor of the Faith Building. The welcoming space provides residents, family members and friends with a place for meditation, prayer and quiet reflection.
To learn more about pastoral care and spiritual services at MCH, visit MonroeHosp.org/Pastoral-Care.
About MCH
Monroe Community Hospital is a county-owned health care facility providing a comprehensive range of services for individuals with complex and chronic health conditions, including long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, hospice, memory care, and specialty care. With 566 licensed beds, MCH is one of the largest skilled nursing facilities in the nation and traces its roots to 1826. For more information about MCH, please visit www.monroehosp.org.
