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The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity celebrate 125 continuous years of ministry on the West Coast

A married woman shares her perspective on spiritual motherhood

A religious sister’s perspective on spiritual motherhood and the incredible gift of spiritual children

In her guest column, therapist Olivia Keiner shares her own experiences with infertility and how it impacted her relationship with God.

Jennifer Havey reflects on her own experience of coming into her personal vocation as a spiritual mother through the spiritual fatherhood of the late Bishop David O’Connell and other mentors in her walk with the Lord.

A joyful milestone for lay formation in the Diocese of Sacramento

Bishop Soto recalls a letter he received from a cloistered nun and shares some of her insights

If you haven’t picked up a print copy of the July/August 2026 Catholic Herald, check out the digital version and learn more about spiritual motherhood and the vocation of women.

Deacon Jaime was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in 2003 for the Diocese of Oakland, where he began his ministry before later serving the Diocese of Sacramento for more than 19 years.

Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Sacramento in 1985, Deacon James faithfully served the People of God for more than 20 years.