Emergency second collection to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

August 30, 2017

by Bishop Richard Garcia

Bishop Garcia has called for an emergency second collection throughout the Diocese of Monterey on September 23-24, 2017, to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey. His call comes as a result of the announcement made by the Vice President of the USCCB, Most Reverend José H Gomez. “The historic flooding in southeast Texas has created an unprecedented and catastrophic weather event of immense proportions.

A Letter From Bishop Richard Garcia

August 18, 2017

by Bishop Garcia

As a Diocese, it is imperative that we stand against the evils of terrorism, racism, white supremacy, and neo-nazism.

We Are Going Solar!

July 18, 2017

The Diocese of Monterey has been working on a number of solar projects throughout all four counties. This week, the Diocesan Offices in downtown Monterey received their new solar power parking lot. Please check out the link below for more information.

One of our own!

July 12, 2017

A diverse group of inspiring Catholic leaders is being recognized for bringing the light of Christ to poor communities across the United States. The group includes Mexican missionary sisters serving in Texas, a Franciscan priest ministering on a Native American reservation in Arizona, a young sister reaching out to young Middle Eastern Christians, a lay couple shepherding a remote mining community in Utah, an army chaplain bringing healing to wounded soldiers, sisters offering charity and mercy in a poor African-American community in the Mississippi Delta, a dedicated principal of a small mission school in New Mexico and the son of a migrant worker who now pastors a migrant-worker parish in California.

Celebrating 50 Years! -- A Message from Bishop Richard Garcia

June 8, 2017

We invite everyone to celebrate with us! The Diocesan Anniversary Mass will be held Dec.14th, 2017 @ 11:00 AM at Madonna Del Sasso in Salinas

Paris Agreement or not, 'Laudato Si'' moves ahead in the Diocese of Monterey

June 6, 2017

by Jim McDermott-- America Magazine

It has been two years since Pope Francis released his encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” and the response among U.S. Catholics, while generally supportive, has not been unambiguously so. Just last November, over 50 percent of white Catholics voted for Donald J. Trump, a climate change skeptic. On June 1, President Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, an accord adopted in 2015 by a remarkable 195 of the world’s 197 countries. (Only Syria, distracted by its civil war, and Nicaragua, arguing for a stronger agreement, opposed it.) But in parts of the U.S. church the pope’s encyclical has sparked creativity and innovation with impacts not so easily set aside. One such experiment in California that the Vatican itself highlighted is the Diocese of Monterey’s advocacy of Community Choice Energy.

Thank you for your support!

May 3, 2017

You did it! Through the incredible generosity of your contributions, our Tuition Opportunity Program fundraiser, 100 Holes of Golf to provide much needed tuition assistance to the 18 Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Monterey.

Memo From Bishop Richard Garcia

February 1, 2017

Letter from Bishop Richard Garcia and the USCCB regarding Executive Order on refugees.

Pokemon Go Excitement

July 27, 2016

Our Faith Formation department will soon be sending out some specific ideas and advice on how to make this part of your evangelization efforts. How we welcome these young seekers to our communities will be a blessing for them and for us. -- Bishop Richard Garcia"

June 17, 2016

Restorative Justice Press Release

March 1, 2016

Justice That Heals Conference Offers Community Conversation on Reducing Violence, Restorative Justice and Building Peace Read More »

Catholic Relief Services-- Rice Bowl

March 1, 2016

During the season of Lent, we are called to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. CRS Rice Bowl ( previously known as Operation Rice Bowl), can help our diocese bring these spiritual practices to life, while responding to the needs of those who are hungry in our own community and around the world. Read More »

A Message From Bishop Richard Garcia

February 2, 2016

Bishop Garcia's message about Arise/Levantate Read More »

SEE CCMEC.ORG RE MARIAN EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE

January 14, 2016

MARIAN CONFERENCE IN PASO ROBLES EVENING OF FRI. JAN. 16TH & ALL DAY 17TH See CCMEC.ORG re 18th annual Marian Eucharistic Conference, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 820 Creston Rd. in Paso Robles Jan.16-17. For more info & registration help, phone Barbara at 238-4780 or Pat at 461-5358. Cost is $40 for adults, $70 for couples, & $15 for students 12-18 yrs. of age. Registration also at door. Six well-known speakers will share about "Living the Peace of Christ in the Midst of Chaos." A book & gift store will be in the parish hall, plus a Saturday dinner for purchase. Fr. Pat Martin, a blind priest, will conduct the Saturday evening healing service. Friday events--beginning at 4 p.m.--will include a rosary, Mass with Fr. Pat, & a talk and vocal concert by Emcee David Parkes from Ireland. (submitted by Mary Jo Wallace, 466-6044, at request of Pat Borba, organizer.) Read More »

Junipero Serra students win Verizon App Challenge

January 14, 2016

Students are now in the running to win a national technology competition Read More »

Ven y Ve-Come and See

January 14, 2016

Proclaiming a Year of Mercy / Proclamando un Año de Misericordia Liturgical & Catechetical Conference Read More »