Take leap of faith and dare to love others, pope says
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France — The world and the Catholic Church today need to take a leap forward “in faith, charity and hope,”…
Perspective: The power of a look
By Ricardo Márquez There are looks that wound, looks that illuminate and give strength, looks that are compassionate or humiliate. The way we look…
New mouse tale weaves faith and fun for kids
SAN DIEGO — It’s no mystery where Haley Stewart got the idea for her children’s book series. “It sounds unbelievable, but I actually had…
Formation programs tailored to those with special needs
SAN DIEGO — Many parishes in the Diocese of San Diego welcome children with special needs whose parents want them to learn about the Catholic…
Parishes to host synod dialogues
MIRA MESA — The 5-year-olds outlining the shape of their hand with bright blue, yellow and red paint are the fruit of the synod.…
Young adults invited to live ‘deep’ encounter
JULIAN — About 140 Catholics ages 18 to 39 are expected to attend the annual Diocesan Young Adult Retreat, to be held Sept. 15…
Office receives grant to strengthen marriages
SAN DIEGO — “Healthy marriages are critical to a healthy society and a healthy Church,” said John Prust, director of the diocesan Office for…
Obituary: Father Ronald Buchmiller
SAN DIEGO — Father Ronald J. Buchmiller, a retired priest of the Diocese of San Diego, died Aug. 16 at the age of 78.…
Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, Pope says
VATICAN CITY — In the eyes of the world it would appear “absurd” to begin helping the poor and struggling for justice by spending…
‘Educating Is an Act of Love’ is theme of educators’ convocation
SAN DIEGO — Almost 1,200 local Catholic school educators attended the diocesan Office for Schools’ annual Religion Convocation. This year’s event, which was held Aug.…
Pope announces new document ahead of ‘Season of Creation’
VATICAN CITY — Ahead of the ecumenical celebrations of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Sept. 1 and the monthlong…
