Diocesan Events

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. Throughout the year, but especially in the month of April, all are asked to increase awareness, to educate ourselves and the community, and to seek healing for those who have been so tragically impacted by this horror. 

Why are Sacramental records important in the life of a Catholic?  

Marriage Preparation & Enrichment + FOCCUS Training

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

Bishop Soto and the priests of the diocese will pray for God’s continued blessings on the local church of Sacramento. The priests will renew their priestly promises.

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”. We will share and discuss information relating to compassion fatigue, the importance of self-care, & coping skills to replenish your cup. As well as another opportunity to connect, network, collaborate, and share. We will begin with Vigil Mass @ 4pm, meeting in McHugh Hall following @ 5pm. 

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.

The Good Friday collection helps preserve the sacred shrines, and helps the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and other religious education. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians in the Holy Land. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees.

God is Calling.

Youth On A Mission (YOAM) is an annual NorCal collaborative to provide leadership formation and training for high school youth. 

SAVE THE DATE

YOAM 2025 | July 21-24, 2025

YOAM registration is a two-step process:

1. Youth Nomination by Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator (or Parish Leadership)

2. YOAM Registration