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BISHOP DANIEL E. GARCIA
On Nov. 27, Pope Francis appointed Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as fifth Bishop of Monterey, California. Bishop Garcia will be installed as the Bishop of Monterey on January 29th, 2019.
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Reading 1 Is 41:13-20Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13abGospel Mt 11:11-15
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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friend, in today’s Gospel Jesus says to the crowds: “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force.” The name of Flannery...
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Catholic Bishops Statement on the Death of President George H.W. Bush
December 3, 2018
WASHINGTON--Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush.
“We join with people across the nation as we mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush. We remember with gratitude this great man who spent his life selflessly in service of his country. With an unwavering commitment to building bridges of peace and ensuring our nation's freedoms, he also inspired many as a devoted husband, father and family patriarch.
On behalf of my brother bishops of the United States, we pray for the repose of the soul of our forty-first president as we remember a life well lived.
We also offer our deepest sympathy and prayers for his bereaved family and all those who mourn his passing. May you find peace and comfort in the consoling love of Jesus Christ.”
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How can we help Ca fire victims?
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How Bishops are appointed
How Bishops are Appointed (according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
The ultimate decision in appointing bishops rests with the pope, and he is free to select anyone he chooses. But how does he know whom to select?
The process for selecting candidates for the episcopacy normally begins at the diocesan level and works its way through a series of consultations until it reaches Rome. It is a process bound by strict confidentiality and involves a number of important players – the most influential being the apostolic nuncio, the Congregation for Bishops, and the pope... -
a pastoral letter
The eucharistic communion procession and the reception of Holy Communion...This Pastoral Letter on The Eucharistic Procession and the Reception of Holy Communion has come together at the direction of Bishop Garcia. With the encouragement of the Presbyteral (Priest) Council the writing of the Pastoral was begun in 2017. It has been Bishop Garcia’s hope that all of us in each parish community celebrate the beauty of the Eucharist with one mind and heart, mindful that we belong to the local church in our Diocese of Monterey in California.
Bishop Garcia approved the final draft of the Pastoral Letter in February 2018.
It has taken some time to translate, publish and provide this letter to you.
Please click here for the full letter in English:
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For more than 38 years, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa has preached to the pope and top officials of the Roman Curia. In early...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Just as she did hundreds of years ago from a small hill in Tepeyac, Mexico, Mary accompanies the downtrodden and the...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- No one should be afraid to turn to God with prayer, especially in times of great doubt, suffering and need, Pope Francis said...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Pro-life leaders said they were disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court declined Dec. 10 to hear appeals from Kansas and Louisiana on lower court...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Debbie Hill By Judith Sudilovsky BEIT SAHOUR, West Bank (CNS) -- Bethlehem and the neighboring towns of Beit Jala and Beit Sahour depend economically on tourism, but traditionally...
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Saturday, December 15, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PMHeart to Heart is a Bilingual retreat for mothers and daughters. The retreat will take place at Villa Maria Del Mar, Retreat house in Santa Cruz.Read More
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a MESSAGE FROM pOPE fRANCIS:
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