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Diocese of San Diego
“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 […]
SUGGESTED MESSAGING IN RELATION TO SB 360 The State Legislature is considering a bill to regulate the Sacrament of Penance and force priests to break the Seal of Confession. It would make the same demands on similar religious practices by other faiths and denominations in California. It is a bad bill. The bill is referred […]
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy issued the following statement after the recent legislation in New York. The abortion law recently passed in the state of New York constitutes a new and frightening chapter in our nation’s searing ongoing debate about how to balance the God-given rights of unborn children with the […]
During his homily at his installation Mass, Bishop McElroy shared his vision of our ministry here in San Diego. Click here to view or read his invitation to build bridges.
Bishop Robert McElroy was installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of San Diego yesterday. See some of the highlights from this important day in the life of our local Church.