May 31, 2022
Photos of the Week:
On May 23, 2022, the Sisters of the Diocese gathered with Bishop Cotta to celebrate the significant years of Consecrated Life. They gathered at St. Luke Social Hall in Stockton. The afternoon included the celebration of the Jubilarians, dinner, and sharing each other's company. See further below for additional pictures and the names of the Jubilarians. We thank God for the blessing of these faithful Sisters.
Office of the Bishop:
Catholic Rural Life
June - Blessing of the Land
Land and life go hand in hand. Our daily bread comes from land as well as much else that sustains us. The land is beautiful for its mountains and plains; its beauty resounds in the canyons and draws. Its goodness thrives in the forests and fields; every plant emerges from it.
Do we take for granted how precious and fragile the land is? How grateful we should be! Only in rich soil do roots grow deep; if we deplete the soil, we risk everything. Our lives and the great variety of life on the earth depend upon the land and its vitality.
Let us thank God the Creator: He shares this land with us as a promise of His goodness, now and for eternity.
Office of Development:
2022 Bishop's Awards Celebration Chairpersons
We are delighted to announce the 2022 Chairpersons for the Bishop’s Awards Celebration: Miguel and Patricia Chao.
Bishop's Awards Honorees
For sponsorship, tickets, or event information, please contact Stacy Erickson, Office of Development & Stewardship at (209) 466-0636 or serickson@stocktondiocese.org
Office of Hispanic Ministry:
X WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
“Family Love: Vocation and Way to Holiness"
“El Amor Familiar: Vocación y Camino de Santidad”
This is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Meeting of Families which will take place in Rome in June 22-26, 2022
Este es el tema elegido por el Papa Francisco para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias que se celebrará en Roma del 22 al 26 de junio de 2022. Se quiere hacer resaltar el amor familiar como vocación y camino de santidad, para comprender y compartir el significado profundo y salvífico de las relaciones familiares en la vida cotidiana”. Sitio web oficial: World Meeting of Families 2022 Rome - #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com)
Para descargar las catequesis sobre el tema visitar: Catequesis - #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com) Las Catequesis han sido concebidas como un acompañamiento y camino espiritual a seguir en preparación al X Encuentro Mundial de las Familias.
Oración oficial Español: LAYOUT PREGHIERA-ES (laityfamilylife.va)
To download the catechesis in English visit: Catecheses - #WMOF22 (romefamily2022.com). Catechesis have been designed to accompany this event and as a spiritual journey to follow it.
Official prayer English: LAYOUT PREGHIERA-EN (laityfamilylife.va)
Office of Hispanic Youth & Young Adult Ministry:
Youth Revive - All Teens Invited
every Wednesday in June
Get Ready for World Youth Day - 2023
Quinceañeras Retreat
For information on how to register or for any questions you might have, please contact Marcela Pacheco at 209-466-0636 or at mpacheco@stocktondiocese.org
Office of Life & Dignity:
Weekend Bilingual English/Spanish Retreat
Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Bilingual Spanish/English Retreat-
August 19-21, 2022
August 19-21, 2022
Contact:
Becky Morales
becky@realoptions.net
Or
To apply* online, click this Retreat Application link.
Becky Morales
becky@realoptions.net
Or
To apply* online, click this Retreat Application link.
Contact Jenn Gonzales for Spanish
Contact Becky Morales for English
Contact Becky Morales for English
HOPE SUPPORT GROUP: We are here to help.
Everyone grieves differently and there is no one "right" answer for how to cope when impacted by abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth. But you don’t need to be alone in this process. Hope Support Groups are open to all who have been impacted directly or indirectly by abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss of any kind. For the website click here: RealOptions
WHEN:
First & Third Thursday of every month via Zoom
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Email hope@realoptions.net for the Zoom Link.
No registration is necessary.
For more information please call or email Becky Morales at 408-444-5472 or hope@realoptions.net
Did You Know?
Since the formation of the Diocese of Stockton in 1962, there have been three schools that have been established: Sacred Heart School in Patterson (1962) Presentation School in Stockton (1965) and Central Catholic High School in Modesto (1966). Catholic education in this community reaches as far back as 1856 with the founding of St. Agnes Academy.
School of Ministry:
Registration Ends June 8, 2022 - Engaged Couple Sponsors Workshop
Online Course Opportunity
Check out -VLCFF @ UD > Course Details (udayton.edu), for the course summary!
For inquiries contact: Dominador “Jun” Bombongan, SOM Director at dbombongan@stocktondiocese.org ; (209)-466-0636
Sharing the Good News:
Travels
Our banjo-playing, motorcycle-riding happy priest from St. Anne's Church, Fr. Ronnie Manango, is taking a bit of time off after two years of serving his parishioners! He is spending a few days in Mexico, Jamaica, and other fun places. He's having dinner in Guadalajara, Mexico with Fr. Angel Rodriguez, who worked in our diocese for several years. Old friendships never die.
Office of Vicar for Women Religious:
Jubilee Celebration with our Diocesan Sisters
On May 23, 2022, the Sisters of the Diocese gathered with Bishop Cotta to celebrate the significant years of Consecrated Life. Congratulations to the Jubilarians:
65 YEARS. Sr. Barbara Thiella, SNDdeN
60 YEARS Sr. Paula-Jean Despathy, DHS
50 YEARS Sr. Anne Tinh Vu, MTG
Sr. Bahia Margeskal, DMI
45 YEARS Sr. Susan Allbritton, O.P.
Sr. Estella Hernandez, RCSCJ
30 YEARS Sr. Julia Prinz, VDMF
Sr. Irma Cruz, MSC
25 YEARS Sr. Catherine Diaz, EFMS
The May 23 gathering was the first in-person gathering since the pandemic and the sisters were happy to be together. Some members of the YLI (Young Ladies Institute) were present. They had a wonderful project this year, Sisters supporting Sisters, and they took the time to build friendships with the sisters by sending cards and making phone calls. Their President, Jeannette Borges, was the guest speaker. It was a wonderful time to be together and build on the friendships in progress. There was laughter, singing, and much joy. We concluded with the presentations of the Jubilee gift. The energy in the room was awesome!
Learning Opportunities:
Prayer
