The 34th annual Santa Misión 2016 First Night for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester was an evening of prayer, confession, laughter and joy.
Father Bob Werth listens to Jvelisse DeJesus during an outdoor confession which is part of the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Carlos Dias, 9, recites the Our Father as part of a live rosary during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Mariana Albino, 7, places a carnation during the live rosary recital during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Cristina Vasquez prays the rosary during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
An intimate gathering during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Guest speaker Deacon Juan M. Carattini from Dioceses of Brooklyn, prays the rosary during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Arles Medero holds a sign for confession during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano speaks during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Abdel Albino Sr. enjoys a moment with his daughter, Miariana, 7, during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.
Elisabet Reyes, left, and Carmen Barbosa share a laugh during a comedy skit put on by children during the annual Santa Misión 2016 for the Latino community at St. Michael Church in Rochester, Monday Aug. 8.