Vatican says abortion, surrogacy, war, poverty are attacks on human dignity
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Being a Christian means defending human dignity and that includes opposing abortion, the death penalty, gender transition surgery,…
Priest assignments announced
SAN DIEGO — The Office of the Cardinal has announced the following assignments, effective July 1: Father Sean Embury as associate pastor of Good Shepherd…
‘Pentecost Mass for All Peoples’ planned for May 18
SAN DIEGO — Catholic cultural leaders at the diocese are planning the seventh annual Pentecost Mass for All Peoples, to be held on May 18…
Major expansion of JP Catholic under way
ESCONDIDO — Renovations are under way on a 30,000-square-foot Creative Arts Academic Complex that will more than double John Paul the Great Catholic University’s…
Conference on ‘cultivating gifts we all have’
SAN DIEGO — “Lord, what do You want of me?” Anyone seeking an answer to that question – especially pastors, parish staff and ministry leaders…
Local Italian Federation to give scholarships
SANTEE — When it comes to tuition costs, every dollar helps. That’s why a local chapter of the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) will be…
Groups to study most debated synod issues
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first assembly of the…
News around the diocese: Divine Mercy celebration, ‘Evening of Gratitude,’ retreats and more
Parish Hosting Divine Mercy Celebration SAN DIEGO — St. Thérèse of Carmel Parish in Carmel Valley will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday celebration after…
Cardinal’s Easter Message: All-embracing call of the Risen Christ
By Cardinal Robert W. McElroy The first appearance of the Risen Lord was to Mary Magdalene, she who in her faithfulness to Jesus had…
