DAVIS — A spirit of joy and unity filled the city of Davis on Sunday, October 12, as more than 250 students, parishioners, and community members gathered for the Jubilee Mass for Young Adults and the dedication of the newly renovated Newman Catholic Center grounds.

The evening began with a Jubilee Mass at St. James Parish, presided over by Bishop Rey Bersabal, who was joined by Fr. Mauricio Hurtado, diocesan vocations director, and Deacon Stephen Tran. In his homily, Bishop Rey reflected on the profound gift of unity that flows from faith and the sacraments.

“In encounter with Jesus, we become one again,” he preached. “In confession we become one, in communion we become one — in all the sacraments, we are united again in Him.” Bishop Rey Bersabal 

Each year, Catholics around the world unite in prayer and generosity on World Mission Sunday, answering the call to share the Gospel and support the Church’s mission in more than 1,100 mission territories across Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Pacific Islands, and Latin America.

Established by Pope Pius XI in 1926, World Mission Sunday reminds the faithful that we are all missionaries — sent by Christ to bring His light and mercy to every corner of the world. This year, World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on October 19, 2025.

In his special video message for this year’s celebration, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics everywhere to join him in supporting missionaries who bring the Gospel to those most in need.

“Help me help the missions,” Pope Leo says, inviting all of us to share in the Church’s missionary work through prayer and generosity.