In his World Peace Day message, Pope Francis urges nations to abolish the death penalty, forgive developing nations' debts and allocate arms spending to fight hunger and climate change.
Bishop Soto and the diocesan youth ministry team hope to create new traditions that will continue to deepen the faith of youth and families in Northern California.
The bishops approved the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth to move forward with the drafting of a document to guide lay ecclesial ministry