Witness of San Lorenzo Ruiz celebrated
SAN DIEGO — “How do we respond to the gift of Christ?” Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido said Pope St. John Paul II explored that…
Ruling benefits Catholic school students
SAN DIEGO — A ruling by the U.S. Department of Education has affirmed the rights of private school students with special needs. Issued Aug.…
Perspective: Learning to read the map
By Christina Capecchi Before there was a story, there was a map. The map contained the story. Robert Louis Stevenson just had to stare…
Carlsbad man makes first profession as Salesian
By Father Michael Mendl, SDB HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Brother Timothy Hughes, SDB, formerly a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Carlsbad, recently made…
‘I have always loved this ministry’
SAN DIEGO — Two long-time catechists in the Diocese of San Diego share how they came to teach the faith and the joys that have…
Catechetical Sunday 2026: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me’
SAN DIEGO — “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me … to bring good news to the poor.” That verse from the Gospel…
Tilma Relic Crosses Border into San Diego
TIJUANA — A relic of Our Lady of Guadalupe has arrived in San Diego. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, a relic of the tilma with…
St. Peter Claver Knights, Ladies lift parishes
SAN DIEGO — The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver, the nation’s oldest African American Catholic lay-led organization, have a vibrant local presence. Their…
Unpacking Faith: Saint a ‘slave to slaves’
SAN DIEGO — The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Peter Claver on Sept. 9. Who is St. Peter Claver? Born in late 16th-century…
Deacon plants seeds of God’s love in prison
EL CENTRO — Deacon Sergio Hernandez has been serving not only the faithful of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, but also the incarcerated…
Journey from optometrist to parish priest
EL CENTRO — July is the traditional time priests are assigned to new parishes. This summer, 25 priests in the Imperial Valley have been…
