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Mardi Gras Dinner To Support Our Lady of Refuge
Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 21st, at Palacio Restaurant in Los Gatos. Palacio will donate 25% of all proceeds to Our Lady of Refuge. Make your reservation for any time on February 21st; the restaurant opens for dinner at 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. Read more...
Posted on February 2, 2012 by cbalistreri
Nancy Pyle, San Jose District 10 Councilmember To Present Commendation
Holy Spirit School Joins Catholic Schools Nationwide to Celebrate Read more...
Posted on January 20, 2012 by cbalistreri
Annual Regional American Divine Mercy Congress
The Divine Mercy Eucharistic Society will be holding its Annual Regional American Divine Mercy Congress at the San Ramon Marriott, in San Ramon, the weekend of February 10-12, 2012. The program includes the adult conference and a youth conference. Guest speakers include Fr Stan Fortuna, CFR, Fr Ben Cameron, CPM, Fr Michael Gaitley, MIC, Fr Thoung Hoai Nguyen, Fr Jim Sullivan, Rick T Read more...
Posted on January 18, 2012 by cbalistreri
NCR covers How DSJ takes on Ecological Issues
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Posted in Environmental Justice on January 18, 2012 by cbalistreri
Bishops from North America, Europe Call for Courage to Bring About Peace in Holy Land
FROM: Don Clemmer, USCCB
O: 202-541-3206
M: 260-580-1137
For Immediate Release
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Posted on January 12, 2012 by cbalistreri
The Valley Catholic Readership Survey
Catholic journalism
Traditionally in the Catholic Church in the U.S., February has been celebrated as Catholic Press Month, heralding the best practices of professional journalism by Catholic journalists in a variety of publications. Read more...
Posted on January 6, 2012 by cbalistreri
Nine Day Novena for the Santo Nino
A nine-day novena will be observed at different churches before the fiesta finale. Read more...
Posted on January 3, 2012 by cbalistreri
Catholics Come Home to Air on TV
Begin or continue your faith journey, so you can find true peace, happiness and purpose in life. At Catholics Come Home, we are dedicated to presenting the honest truth about even very difficult subjects. We want to share with you the beautiful, historical and miraculous aspects of the Catholic Church. Read more...
Posted on December 20, 2011 by cbalistreri
Simbang Gabi (Mass at Dawn)
Simbang Gabi is one of the most popular Filipino Advent traditions in the Philippines that is celebrated by a mass shortly before the break of dawn.
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Posted on December 15, 2011 by cbalistreri
Letter from the Hispanic/Latino Bishops to Immigrants
In a letter to migrants, Hispanic/Latino Catholic Bishops express solidarity, prayers dated December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, thirty-three U.S. Hispanic/Latino Catholic bishops expressed their solidarity with and concern for undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Posted in Immigration on December 12, 2011 by cbalistreri
Vatican Announces Worldwide Telecast for Christmas & World Day of Peace Ceremonies
DATE: December 5, 2011
FROM:Mar Muñoz-Visoso
O: 202-541-3202
M: 301-646-8616
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Advisory for Broadcasters
VATICAN ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE TELECAST INFORMATION FOR CHRISTMAS AND WORLD DAY OF PEACE CEREMONIES
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Posted on December 5, 2011 by Rjiminez
2012 Freedom Train Tickets Available Now
The 2012 Freedom Train will be held Monday, January 16, 2012. The Freedom Train has four stops. Boarding at the Rod Diridon Train Station, 65 Cahill Street, San Jose, California 95110, begins at 9:00am and departs promptly at 9:30am. The following schedule applies to other stations:
2012 Departure Stations &Times:
San Jose 9:30am Sunnyvale 9:45am Read more...
Posted on November 30, 2011 by cbalistreri
Saint Francis Women’s Club invites you to the 23rd Annual Holiday Home Tour
December 1, Twilight Tour
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Boutique
Gala Preview Party
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Ticket Price $125.00 each Read more...
Posted on November 11, 2011 by cbalistreri
2011 Annual Collection Provides Support for 34,000 Elderly Sisters, Brothers and Priests in Religious Orders
WASHINGTON— The 24th national collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) will be taken up in most U.S. parishes December 10-11. Sponsored by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, the annual appeal asks Catholics to Share in the Care of more than 34,000 women and men religious past age 70 who benefit from the collection. Read more...
Posted on November 11, 2011 by cbalistreri
Statement for Respect Life Month
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo
Chairman, Committee on Pro-Life Activities,
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This October the Catholic Church throughout the United States will observe Respect Life Month, an annual tradition now in its fortieth year. Read more...
Posted on October 3, 2011 by cbalistreri
Animal Blessing in Honor of St. Francis Day
You are invited to bring your animal to be blessed by our priests on Tuesday, October 4, promptly at 8:00 AM on the blacktop at St. Mary’s School. Read more...
Posted on September 26, 2011 by Rjiminez
Bishop McGrath Places the New Parish under the Patronage of Our Lady of Refuge
After broad consultation throughout the Diocese and, in particular, with the parishioners of the future parish, and having received more than 200 suggestions, Bishop McGrath has decided upon the name of the new parish that will be served by the church on Lucretia Avenue: Our Lady of Refuge, Nuestra Señ Read more...
Posted on September 9, 2011 by cbalistreri
Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
NID-Housing Counseling Agency in Partnership with Assemblymember Nora Campos are hosting a FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP. Meet Directly with your servicer or a Certified Counselor.
Meet directly with your Servicer or meet with a Certified Counselor
Lender Submissions On-Site. Read more...
Posted in Economic Justice/Poverty on September 9, 2011 by Rjiminez
Most Holy Trinity Church and School Celebrates Annual Festival
What: Most Holy Trinity Parish and School’s Annual Festival is yearly fun-filled festival with tons of multi-cultural presentations for three straight days. Food, music, dance and exciting fair games and rides for children of all ages. A $10,000 grand prize and more raffle prizes. Read more...
Posted on August 29, 2011 by cbalistreri
Anti-Bullying and Domestic Violence Community Forums
The following forums are sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Association of Santa Clara Valley and Co-sponsored by Council Member Kansen Chu.
Bullying Prevention for Students, Parents & School Staff Members
Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers Read more...
Posted on August 23, 2011 by Rjiminez