May 2, 2022
Photos of the Week:
Students from Presentation school in Stockton, joyfully smile after receiving their DeGroot Christian Leadership Award. The ceremony was held at St. Anne's School in Lodi on April 27. The award was given to 110 students, in Grades 4-8 from throughout the diocese, who are life long learners, serve others, and dedicated to their faith. See more photos under Sharing the Good News.
Office of the Bishop:
Catholic Rural Life
May - Blessing of All Who Work the Land
We share in God’s work through our human labor. Work is not drudgery that our Creator has imposed on us, nor is it a penance for our sinfulness. Work is a gift: human participation in the creative activity of God.
In Church tradition, we have a beautiful partnership of work by the married farm couple, Isidore & Maria. These saints labored with their hands, cared for the land and its creatures, and brought a blessing to the poor of their day and the Church for all time.
Click here for the Blessing of All Who Work the Land.
Office of Marriage & Family Life:
May 2022 - The Month of Mary
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Office of Media and Communications:
Did You Know?
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Roseville, Sr. Louise Nguyen, a Cistercian Sister of the Common Observance, became a United States Citizen. It was a wonderful day and we are very proud of Sr. Louise.
Sr. lives in Thornton with her community at their center, Our Lady of LaVang. Their main apostolate is to pray for the Diocese and all of us.
Congratulations, Sister Louise!
Office of Development:
Bishop's Ministry Appeal 2022 Update
Many thanks to the BMA Teams at our parishes throughout the diocese – because of you, the BMA campaign is a success!
Upcoming Event:
3rd Annual Event - Ryan's Pub
St. Michael's Church in Stockton
Sharing the Good News:
Conference Highlights - Familia Católica, Regresa a tus Raíces
Dozens of the faithful gathered on April 23 at St. Joseph's Church in Modesto for the event. Fr. Luis Navarro, Deacon Braun and Juana Aguilar-Lopez facilitated the family focused conference.
Confirmations in the Diocese
The parishes of St. Patrick in Sonora and All Saints in Twain Harte held a joint Confirmation service for their candidates on April 23 at St. Patrick parish. Bishop Cotta, along with Fr. Banka, Fr. Jeff Wilson and Deacon Mike Kubasek celebrated the Mass. May the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen and guide the newly confirmed.
Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Michael's parish
in Stockton
DeGroot Christian Leadership Awards Highlights- April 27th
Prayer
