Priests assigned as pastors, administrators, other posts

Bishop Jaime Soto has announced appointments of pastors, parochial administrators and parochial vicars in many parishes of the diocese, as well as priests who will serve in diocesan posts.

The following are brief biographical profiles of priests whose new appointments are listed in the Official column of the June 20 issue of The Catholic Herald. The appointments are effective July 1, unless otherwise noted.

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Retiring priests reflect on decades of ministry

Father Michael Dillon, Father John Folmer, Father Patrick O'Conner, Father Jerry Ryle, and Father Simon Twomey share their respective thoughts for retirement, each having served the Diocese of Sacramento for decades.

Read more about their varied interests, and their reflections on their ministries.

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Catechist formation day offered in
Palo Cedro, August 22

Staff members of the diocese’s Department of Evangelization and Catechesis and other catechetical leaders will offer a catechist formation day for catechists in the northern portion of diocese on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Bishop Quinn Catholic Center, located at 21893 Old 44 Dr. in Palo Cedro.

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workshops offered on Youth Ministry Leadership Training

Youth leaders and youth ministry coordinators can benefit by special summer workshops designed to help hone leadership and ministry skills. Distinctive training opportunities will be presented. The next event is July 15 through 19 at the Marello Youth Retreat Center in Loomis. The third workshop is August 22 at the Bishop Quinn Catholic Center in Palo Cedro.

Read about July and August youth training events

Faith formation opportunities for Hispanic parishioners, 5-week program this summer

This program, offered by the Instituto Hispano de Formación, begins in August. La Diócesis de Sacramento ha facilitado la preparación de los laicos en el pasado y lo sigue haciendo ofreciendo el curso espiritual: "La Experiencia de Dios."

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