On Friday, February 11, the Church celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick. It is a recognition of the importance to pray and care for those who are ill in our community and in our world. Jesus always had a preferential option for the sick and constantly…
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Brothers and Sisters in the Diocese of San José, Since the time of Adam and Eve, suffering has been part of the human experience. The pandemic has certainly added a great deal of suffering worldwide. As we understand in our faith, suffering will never be eliminated completely until Jesus Christ returns;…
The WOMAN AT THE WELL ….AN AMAZING LENTEN CONVERSATION March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st April 7th on Zoom 9:15am-10:15am (On Zoom) REGISTER HERE Her relationship with Jesus transitioned 5 times just in that one conversation….from calling Him “a Jew” to “Sir” to “a Prophet” to “the Messiah” to “the “Man who told me everything” I…
“The Joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ, joy is constantly born anew…I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy,…
February 6 is Scout Sunday or Scouting Anniversary Day which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Here in the St. Simon Community, we have 4 Scouting groups – Cub Scouts (Pack 103), Boy Scouts (Troop 103), Family Scouts (Troop 4103) and Girl Scouts (Troop 62882). We…
2022 Annual Diocesan Appeal – Growing Together in Faith Our Parish Goal $244,727.00 We invite all Catholics to “grow together in faith” and prayerfully consider your gift to support the ministries, services, and programs offered by the Diocese of San José in support of all parishes. For information on the work of the Diocese, visit…
I recently read an article about the distinction between our private lives and our public lives and it affects the community at large. I found it provocative and I want to share some of it with you as we reflect on the power of community. Fr. Ron Rolhesier says, that “No one is an island;…
Over the last many months, many of us have heard about the Global Synod on Synodality but we have heard little in our own local Diocese of San Jose. What we do hear seems to be confusing! So let me spend a few moments trying to explain some of the different aspects of what will…
Today, in advance of the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Saturday, Bishop Cantú with all the California Bishops released a statement on their continuing commitment to building programs and providing private social services that honor women with life-affirming support and practical resources so that all families can thrive, and so that no woman feels trapped into the devastating decision to end…