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TOP LOCAL NEWS | August 16, 2008


Luis Gris Elizarraras/Herald photos		New priests to be ordained look forward to serving diocese On Aug. 22, Roland Ramirez and Ruel Mesa will be ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. read story


		Taking root Cistercian monastery emerges in Walnut Grove after years of prayer, hard work With the blessing of Bishop William K. Weigand, Cistercian monks from Our Lady of Chau Son monastery in Vietnam have established an adjunct community in the Diocese of Sacramento. read story


		Diocese’s Scripture Institute begins second year with classes in September The second year of the Diocese of Sacramento's Scripture Institute begins with classes starting Sept. 16 and continuing through three cycles, concluding in March 2009. read story

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