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Msgr. Robert P. Walton, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for 51 years, died on March 18. He was 76. He resided most recently at the Priests' Retirement Village in Citrus Heights.

Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a funeral Mass on Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, located at 1040 39th St. in Sacramento. A reception will follow the Mass at Sacred Heart School, located at 856 39th St. (across the street from the church). The committal will be held following the reception at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located at 7101 Verner Ave. in Citrus Heights.

Msgr. Walton retired on June 30, 2022, after serving as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish for more than 20 years, from Feb. 6, 2002 to June 30, 2022. 

Bishop Jaime Soto made the following statement upon the death of Msgr. Walton:

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Father Vincent O'Reilly, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for more than 62 years, died on March 22. He was 88. He resided most recently in Vacaville.

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Bishop Jaime Soto on March 22 celebrated Mass to recognize the altar servers in the northern part of the Diocese of Sacramento who serve at their local parishes.  

More than 300 servers and family members came to the Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Redding where servers were given a certificate of service of one, two three and more years. Each parish nominated a “altar server of the year” from their parish and they received a personnel recognition from Bishop Soto.

Afterward, the participants and family members enjoyed a reception in the parish hall and had a chance to mingle with fellow servers from other parishes. The reception was hosted by the Knights of Columbus Councils in the area. 

- Your Faith

Pope Francis invites us to be “pilgrims of hope” during this Jubilee Year. Being pilgrims of hope should be part of the nature of being Christians. Jesus offers us the fundamental, saving hope of eternal life. To follow Jesus means to walk with him as well as walk like him, trusting he will lead us to our eternal home in the Father’s house. 

- Diocesan News

Msgr. Robert P. Walton, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for 51 years, died on March 18. He was 76. He resided most recently at the Priests' Retirement Village in Citrus Heights.

Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a funeral Mass on Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, located at 1040 39th St. in Sacramento. A reception will follow the Mass at Sacred Heart School, located at 856 39th St. (across the street from the church). The committal will be held following the reception at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located at 7101 Verner Ave. in Citrus Heights.

Msgr. Walton retired on June 30, 2022, after serving as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish for more than 20 years, from Feb. 6, 2002 to June 30, 2022. 

Bishop Jaime Soto made the following statement upon the death of Msgr. Walton:

- Diocesan News

Father Vincent O'Reilly, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for more than 62 years, died on March 22. He was 88. He resided most recently in Vacaville.

- Diocesan News

Bishop Jaime Soto on March 22 celebrated Mass to recognize the altar servers in the northern part of the Diocese of Sacramento who serve at their local parishes.  

More than 300 servers and family members came to the Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Redding where servers were given a certificate of service of one, two three and more years. Each parish nominated a “altar server of the year” from their parish and they received a personnel recognition from Bishop Soto.

Afterward, the participants and family members enjoyed a reception in the parish hall and had a chance to mingle with fellow servers from other parishes. The reception was hosted by the Knights of Columbus Councils in the area. 

News & Events | Around the Diocese

April 03, 2025 - Event

April is designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are called through scripture and teaching to protect the life and dignity of the human person.


April 10, 2025 - Event

Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at the annual Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento. During the Mass, the bishop will bless the holy oils that are used in sacramental celebrations in all the parishes of the Diocese throughout the coming year


April 12, 2025 - Event

The St. Joseph’s Bereavement Ministry Support Panel is inviting all Sacramento Diocese Bereavement Ministers and those who would like to become a trained minister to attend our next meeting. The topic of reflection will be on “Compassion & Replenishing”.


April 18, 2025 - Event

Pope Francis has asked parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. It will be taken up in parishes on Good Friday, April 18.


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