Category : Bishop's Statement

Download letter (pdf) English , Spanish, Vietnamese Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our human family continues to face an increased socio-ecological crisis, with high risks of disease, hunger, migration, and conflicts due to environmental degradation and climate change. Three years ago (Oct. 4,

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, Bishop of San José, reacted to the news of Theodore McCarrick’s laicization: “I’m relieved that the Church has arrived at a swift and just conclusion to the canonical investigation into the very troubling complaints against Theodore McCarrick. I echo the sentiments of Card

Download Statement English | Spanish | Vietnamese   Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On December 6, 2021, the Diocese of San José, following the call of Pope Francis to be a "listening Church," I called on our diocese to begin a yearlong process of prayer, listening, and discernment in preparati

Recently, I was present at the ceremony where Pope Francis created new cardinals for the Church, including Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, Bishop of San Diego.  The ceremony was a clear reminder of the universality of the Church, as the new cardinals represent the Church in Asia, Africa, North and South