New Clergy Assignments effective July 1, 2023: In order to serve the people of God, Bishop Oscar Cantú has made new priest appointments for the Diocese of San José, effective July 1, 2023.
Donations in Bishop McGrath’s memory may be made to the Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund, the Lay Leadership Scholarship Fund or the Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund online at https://www.givecentral.org/PJTribute.
To provide immediate relief to the families that suffered catastrophic losses, parishes, and schools may encourage their communities to donate directly to these organizations:
Your generosity in the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal will provide essential support for programs like Evangelization and Faith Formation, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Liturgy and Social Action, the formation of our future priests and deacons, the Hispanic Apostolate, the Institute for Leadership in Ministry, and Ongoing Formation of the Clergy.
Thank you to those who participated/hosted listening sessions at our local parishes, schools, and community groups for Synod on Synodality earlier this year. We encourage YOU to review final report on the major themes that emerged in the local listening sessions that has been posted on our website: https://www.dsj.org/67639-2/
Following extensive consultation with the Clergy Personnel Board over the last few months, Bishop Oscar Cantú has made the following assignments effective July 1, 2022 unless otherwise indicated.
I want to thank the dozens of my supporters who made pledges totaling $5,000 to the Seminarian Education Fund. As one of the four referees at the annual Revs vs. Sems Basketball game, I was able to ensure that the contest was “fair and balanced.” I am especially grateful to Ellie Ferreras and her team who worked tirelessly in their efforts. By the way, the Sems defeated the Revs by 3 points in overtime!
Thank you for your generosity to the Diocesan Priest Retirement Appeal. Your gift of over $8,500 provides vital funding for medications, nursing care, and more to these priests who have been good shepherds and have kept their promises to the faithful of the Diocese. Please know that priests across the Diocese hold you and your loved ones in grateful prayer.
Pope Francis announced in a letter Friday that hope will be the central theme for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment.