Category : California Catholic Conference

Full Statement PDF (English & Spanish)  | Korean  | Vietnamese Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “The Lord hears the cry of the poor” (Psalm 34:7), and we, the Catholic bishops of California, as shepherds of the flock of Christ, have seen and heard the growing distress among you, our migrant

Spanish “The joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church,” proclaims Pope Francis. Thus, in celebration of the love found in marriage and family, we, the Catholic bishops of California, are overjoyed to introduce ‘Radiate Love’ – a new initiative to encourage and inspire marria

As the State has now greenlighted prejudiced acts of discrimination, we ask that Californians rise above the legislature’s divisive behavior and instead seek to treat each other with the love, integrity, and dignity that every person deserves. We are in sorrow and disbelief that California legislato

The California Catholic Conference (Conference) has released the following statement in response to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Mayor of Anaheim re-issuing and issuing, respectively, invitations to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Mayor of Anaheim’s invitation

Four California Bishops visited San Quentin Prison last week, hearing confessions and speaking with the general population and death row inmates about their unexpected trials, spiritual conversions, and faith life while incarcerated. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (San Francisco), Bishop Michael Ba

As we continue to struggle with the senseless killing of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell on February 18, there is no question that he leaves behind a brilliant legacy of love for others and Jesus, seen particularly well through his work with the California Catholic Conference. A native of County Co