Living The

Faith

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento serves 20 counties of northern California.
Daily Readings »

- Diocesan News

As Catholics across the Diocese of Sacramento gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas and one of the patron saints of the diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto and Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal will preside at celebrations in her honor.

- Diocesan News

Bishop Jaime Soto and Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal will preside at Masses for Simbang Gabi, the nine days of Novena Masses before Christmas.

The schedule of Masses is as follows:

Friday, Dec. 13: 9 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church in Sacramento (Bishop Bersabal)

Monday, Dec. 16: 6 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento (Bishop Soto)

Tuesday, Dec. 17: 6:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Church in Elk Grove (Bishop Bersabal)

Wednesday, Dec. 18: 5 a.m. in St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Vallejo (Bishop Soto); 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church in West Sacramento (Bishop Bersabal)

Thursday, Dec. 19: 6:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Church in Elk Grove and 7 p.m. in St. Joseph Church in Vacaville (Bishop Bersabal)

- Diocesan News

Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, the second and longest-serving bishop of Oakland, died on Dec. 3. He was 96.

- Diocesan News

- Diocesan News

As Catholics across the Diocese of Sacramento gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas and one of the patron saints of the diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto and Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal will preside at celebrations in her honor.

- Diocesan News

Bishop Jaime Soto and Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal will preside at Masses for Simbang Gabi, the nine days of Novena Masses before Christmas.

The schedule of Masses is as follows:

Friday, Dec. 13: 9 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church in Sacramento (Bishop Bersabal)

Monday, Dec. 16: 6 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento (Bishop Soto)

Tuesday, Dec. 17: 6:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Church in Elk Grove (Bishop Bersabal)

Wednesday, Dec. 18: 5 a.m. in St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Vallejo (Bishop Soto); 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church in West Sacramento (Bishop Bersabal)

Thursday, Dec. 19: 6:30 a.m. in Good Shepherd Church in Elk Grove and 7 p.m. in St. Joseph Church in Vacaville (Bishop Bersabal)

News & Events | Around the Diocese

December 14, 2024 - Event

The annual Respect Life Gathering will bring together ministry leaders from parishes across our diocese.  It will be an opportunity to hear about the Respect Life goals and aspirations we have for the coming year and to make connections with community organizations th


January 21, 2025 - Event

Learn about the teachings of the Church on cremation, steps to take when cremation if your preferred option for end-of-life care, and how to be prepared through planning ahead.

Light snacks will be provided during the workshop.


January 24, 2025 - Event

Bring your parish staff and leaders together for a day of reflection to focus on the Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope!


Stay Informed

Would you like to stay informed of current Diocesan news and events?

Register to receive updates automatically

The Magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

Catholic Charities of Sacramento Logo
The Catholic Foundation
CFCS Sacramento - Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
The Bishop's Hour logo
Radio Santisimo Sacramento Logo
Unbound Ministry
Love and Liberty: A Catholic Approach to Sex Ed
They Might Be Saints - Bishop Alphonse Gallegos