Please see the attached message from Bishop McElroy regarding the death of Fr. Michael Ratajczak.
Diocese of San Diego
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 […]
On June 17, Bishop Robert McElroy lifted all the restrictions that the Catholic Diocese of San Diego had imposed in the last 15 months to slow the spread of the pandemic, effective immediately. In a letter to priests, the Bishop said he was acting after weighing the current state of public health, recent changes in […]
Face coverings continue to be required, but social distance can be 3 feet. The congregation may now sing indoors led by two cantors and one accompanist. Larger choirs will be permitted after June 15. The use of hymnals and worship aides is left up to each parish to determine. Reception of communion shall be limited […]
Read Bishop’s McElroy’s message, view videos and more: https://www.sdcatholic.org/coronavirus/people-of-faith-called-to-act/
“On this tragic day on which we have witnessed a violent and insurrectionist assault upon the heart of our democracy, we must dedicate ourselves to completely transforming our political and cultural life so as to emphasize unity over division, dialogue over confrontation, and character over political and personal gain. We are in the midst of […]
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, See below for a letter from Bishop McElroy which will be read at all Masses this Saturday evening and Sunday. Starting Monday, March 16, there will be no public weekday or weekend Masses at St. James or St. Leo until further notice. Bishop McElroy has dispensed all Catholics from […]
At our Bishop’s request, and in the spirit of caution, we will be celebrating the Eucharist by means of the host only until further notice. Please refrain from receiving communion on the tongue. During the sign of peace, we ask you to be prudent during this time of uncertainty. Low gluten hosts will continue to be […]
Bishop Robert W. McElroy In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis points powerfully to the vocation of faith-filled citizenship: “An authentic faith…always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it. We love this magnificent planet on which God has put us, and we love the […]