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Fr. Alexander BradshawFr. Alexander H. Bradshaw

2025

Father Alexander H. Bradshaw, a former British barrister who logged 40 years as a priest of the Diocese of Rochester, died Dec. 12, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla., after a long illness. He was 84 years old.

"He brought to his priestly ministry a rich set of skills and personal experience," said Father Peter Clifford,...

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Sr. Concepta Vay, SSJSr. Concepta Vay, SSJ

2025

Sister of St. Joseph Concepta Vay, who served more than 50 years in Diocese of Rochester Catholic schools, died Nov. 7, 2025. She was 92 years old.

Sister Vay entered the congregation in 1951 from her home parish of Holy Family, Rochester. She earned an elementary teaching certificate in 1956, a bachelor's degree...

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