Category : Bishop's Statement

The abstinence from meat on Fridays of Lent is an significant element of the penitential nature of this holy season. This year, however, Friday of the Third Week of Lent (March 17) is an occasion for Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in a number of parishes or schools in our Diocese. Having judged tha

Together with my brother bishops across California, I am in shock and dismay at the untimely and violent death of Bishop O’Connell.  We learned of his death Saturday afternoon with a message from Archbishop Jose Gomez.  This morning we learned that the death was a homicide.  An investigation is unde

In the wake of the series of shootings in our country, especially those in California, and in our neighboring community of Half Moon Bay, we extend our prayers to all the grieving families, work colleagues of the victims, and all those affected by these tragedies. We pray for healing to all those wh

“Today we grieve the loss of Pope Benedict XVI.  One of the great theologians of the past two centuries, he left his mark on the Church.  His writings, teachings, and homilies will remain a treasure to the Church.  Yet it was his gentle soul that touched so many who were blessed to know him.  He was

  Download Bishop Cantú's Christmas Message   English  | Spanish  |  Vietnamese Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation in this Christmas season, the following Scripture passage comes to mind: “While they were [in Bethlehem], the time came for [Mary] to ha

Download pdf statement: English | Spanish | Vietnamese We were disappointed to receive the news that Proposition 1 passed. However, we should take note of important gains through our efforts and, of course, God’s grace. Proposition 1 alters our state constitution to allow for unregulated, late-term