Please continue to pray for all those affected by the wildfires sweeping through southern California, especially the residents who have been displaced, lost their residences or evacuated.  

We ask for God’s protection upon the firefighters, emergency personnel and volunteers providing much needed immediate and long-term support. Pray for those who have died and all those suffering losses during this catastrophic time.    

Faithful wishing to donate money to assist those in need may do so in the following ways: 

•    Donate to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles: https://lacatholics.org/california-fires/
•    Catholic Charities USA: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/

The exploitation of a child is an unspeakable, criminal evil. I am sickened by the charges of sexual abuse on the part of a parish volunteer. I remain steadfast in my commitment to protecting the most vulnerable among us. We must always remain vigilant for the sake of our children and families.  I will continue to strengthen safeguards and support survivors as part of my unwavering commitment to their safety and well-being.

I pray that almighty God extend the wings of His compassionate presence and healing to the victim and all those affected. 

+Jaime Soto

Bishop of Sacramento

The Diocese of Sacramento encourages anyone who has information about this case, or who has been abused, to contact law enforcement and call the diocesan hotline.

The January-February 2025 issue of Catholic Herald magazine has been published. The theme for this issue is Catholic education. The digital edition of the magazine is available at https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/catholic-herald/sac0125.