The first day in Lourdes with the Order of Malta and their guests have been completed. What started out with a cold, gray, drizzly sky has ended with scattered strands of clouds catching the lingering evening light as they slowly drift across a pale blue canvas of sky.
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The first day in Lourdes with the Order of Malta and their guests have been completed. What started out with a cold, gray, drizzly sky has ended with scattered strands of clouds catching the lingering evening light as they slowly drift across a pale blue canvas of sky.
Father Robert Copsey, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for 46 years, entered eternal life on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 80.
The viewing and vigil service will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at St. Christopher Church, 950 S. Lincoln Way, Galt, CA 95632. The viewing will be from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, and the vigil will begin at 7:00 pm.
Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand will preside at the funeral Mass on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 11:00 am in St. Christopher Church. The burial will be at 3:00 pm at St. Mary Cemetery in Sacramento.
Fr. Robert Copsey, pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Galt from September 2006 to June 2014, and of St. Joseph Parish, Clarksburg from July 2014 to January 2017, retired on February 1, 2017, and was named Pastor Emeritus of St. Christopher Parish.
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, I was appointed by His Holiness, Pope Francis, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento.
It fills me with great honor and utmost humility to be considered and recognized by His Holiness and His Excellency, Bishop Jaime Soto.
My priestly journey started as a boy. I was brought up by my parents as God-fearing. My family attended Sunday Mass services, as well as Holy Days of Obligation religiously.
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Using the teaching of St. John Paul II, students and parents will learn how each of us are created in love and for love as a gift; and ask questions about the real purpose of life.
Bishop Jaime Soto will preside with a mass celebration at 8:15am (Conference begins at 9:00am)
Please join Bishop Jaime Soto and the Office of Vocations at our 11th Annual Vocations Benefit Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus Councils serving at St. Teresa of Avila Parish and St. Joseph Parish in Auburn.
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