Our parish is participating in the synod process that is underway in our diocese and in the Universal Church. We hosted small-group sessions where many participated in sharing joys, sorrows and hopes with the Catholic Church. Your voices and feedback were heard and affirmed! Now, Cardinal McElroy is encouraging us to participate in a survey…
The San Diego Diocese will be able to view the assembly when Pope Francis will elevate Bishop Robert McElroy and 19 others to the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on August 27. The assembly, called a consistory, will be live-streamed, as will be the first Mass he celebrates the following day as a cardinal.…
Adapted from the Great Book of Needs “The Virgin of Pochaiv,” Ivan Honchar Museum, 1840/1860 (photo: Public Domain) O Lord God of powers, and God of our salvation, O God, who alone works wonders: look down with mercy and compassion on Your humble servants, and out of love for mankind hearken and have mercy on…
“Our bishop’s common sense!”Rev. Gerard Lecomte CJM Statement by Bishop Robert McElroy regarding baptisms by Fr. Andres Arango The Diocese of San Diego has received inquiries about the pastoral situation of men and women who were baptized by Father Andres Arango during the brief period in which he served in the diocese of San Diego…
World Mission Sunday, our annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions and missionaries of the world, will be celebrated on October 24 this year. This collection on the next-to-last Sunday in October is a unique, global effort for the entire Church to provide for the building up of over one thousand local churches in Asia…
40 Days for Life• September 22 — October 31. The public centerpiece of the 40 Days for Life campaign is a prayer vigil outside a facility that provides abortion services in your community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. Join us for this campaign, coming to several points across our diocese.• Time and Location:…
Please see the attached message from Bishop McElroy regarding the death of Fr. Michael Ratajczak.
Bishop restores obligation for Sunday Mass My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As Catholics, the Covid pandemic brought home to us in a powerful way two realities of our faith. The first is that in a world where we often place our priorities in the pursuit of happiness or security, it is the mercy…