By Leland Campbell When we watch the evening news, we are saddened by the violence in our community. We may reflect momentarily, and maybe we say a prayer for that person who was killed, but that is usually as far as it goes. Going to the spot where the victim took their last breath puts a different
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Catholic Schools Superintendent Update on Waiver Application
Download update (pdf) September 8, 2020 Dear Catholic School Families, Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! Despite our physical distance, the beginning of our school year has been marked by energy, hope, and solidarity. Thank you for uniting as communities of faith and learning as we walk with one a
Institute for Leadership in Ministry: Class of 2020 Graduation
By Anne Grycz On Tuesday evening, August 4, the Institute for Leadership in Ministry’s Class of 2020 gathered with Bishop Oscar Cantú on the lawn at the rear of St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica for their graduation Mass. Due to the coronavirus, their celebration was postponed from early May until this
Diocese of San José Elementary Schools will begin the new school year with distance learning
Download announcement July 24, 2020 Dear Catholic School Community, Please be assured of our prayers during this challenging time. Throughout the summer, all of our schools have been actively collaborating with one another to develop plans for different scenarios in the new school year – keeping fai
Diocese of San Jose Announces New Director of Communications
It is with great joy that Bishop Oscar Cantú announces the new Director of Communications for the Diocese of San José effective August 3, 2020. This position will support the Office of the Bishop, serve as the diocesan spokesperson, and directly oversee the Office of Communications, including The Va
Diocese Statement on Presentation High School Investigative Report Findings
Download Statement The Diocese of San José, again, commends the Sisters of Presentation, for providing much needed clarity into the allegations of past sexual abuse and misconduct and the subsequent handling of those situations at Presentation High School, an independent Catholic school in San José.