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St. Michael's Family Protection Institute

Cultivating hope and wholeness for all through ethical medical care, counseling, education, research and referrals in a supportive community.

Men of Prayer, Join Us Monday!

Sursum Corda

Join us at SURSUM CORDA, a monthly gathering of men seeking to grow in faith and spiritual strength.



SMFPI Board Member, Andrew Cuddy, will share a musical reflection on the theme of the Prodigal Son, featuring original songs like "Seven Years of Bible Study," "Weeping Like Jeremiah," and his bluesy favorite, "The Long Journey Coming Home" - a heartfelt tribute to grace, reconciliation, and the journey back to the Father.

Monday, November 10, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sacred Heart Cathedral – 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY
Always the second Monday of each month

Register Now

Watch the Restore Story →

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Watch how Restore Health & Wellness is transforming lives through faith, dignity, and compassionate care.

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Kevin and Jean B. Parker

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose generosity helps us equip the clinic, expand services, and care for more women and families in need.

Fighting for Our Fathers

Fighting for Our Fathers: 

Praying for Our Pastors

Our pastors pour out for us—but who pours into them? 



In Burning for the Bride #19, Andrew Comiskey reminds us that the best way to fight for our spiritual fathers is on our knees. Prayer reaches the places no one else can, turning frustration into compassion and refreshing weary shepherds with living water.

Read “Fighting for Our Fathers”

Rise Up in Hope – Catholic Men’s Conference, Nov 15th

Rise Up in Hope

Join men from across the Diocese of Rochester for a powerful morning of renewal during the Catholic Men’s Conference, inspired by the Jubilee Year theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”



Experience Mass with Bishop Matano, two impactful talks from Rev. Fr. Gerard D’Souza, Abbot of the Abbey of the Genesee, opportunities for Confession, fellowship, and lunch — all designed to strengthen your faith and rekindle the virtue of hope.



📅 Saturday, November 15 | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 Parish of the Holy Family, Rochester, NY



It’s a half-day event. Bring a friend, and they need not be Catholic.

Register here
Overcoming Sexual Addiction

Breaking the Chains: 

Hope for the Struggle

No matter the battle, healing is possible. In this candid conversation, Dann Aungst joins Gotta Be Saints to talk about the journey of overcoming sexual addiction and finding renewal through faith and accountability.

🎧 Listen to the Podcast Here

5 Day Retreat in Quarryville, PA

Course of Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body

In this five day retreat, you will experience a compacted version of the Desert Stream Ministries flagship “Living Waters” program — an opportunity to apply the content of Theology of the Body personally and practically.

Register and pay by November 10, 2025 for early bird pricing ($100 off).

Early Bird Pricing - Register Here!
Sexual Integration & Redemption Course
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