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Detention Ministry Training
Diocese of San Jose - Chancery Office 1150 N. First St., Ste. 100, San Jose, CA, United StatesA training session for brand-new detention volunteers will be held at the Chancery on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 9:00-11:00. This session will be for new volunteers only. So if you are trying to decide if this ministry is for you, please come and find out! The session will focus on the requirements for detention […]
CRS Rice Bowl Grant Awards Ceremony
Santa Teresa Parish 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA, United StatesPlease join us for the CRS Rice Bowl Grant Award Ceremony. On behalf of the Global Solidarity Team of the Diocese of San Jose, we would like to invite you to a special awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the 2016 CRS Rice Bowl Grants Program. Please extend this special invitation to your pastors, […]
Support Group for Families of the Incarcerated
First Presbyterian Church 49 N. 4th Street, San Jose, CA, United StatesMission: To provide a safe nurturing place where friends and families of the incarcerated can express their fears, problems, and hopes with others experiencing similar challenges. Opportunity to meet and network with families in the same situation Discuss actual and future challenges All beliefs are welcome Light meal and refreshments will be provided at the […]
Romero & Grande: Human Fragility in the Journey to Martyrdom
Santa Teresa Parish 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA, United StatesDr. Ana Maria Pineda, RSM, discusses her new book Romero and Grande: Companions on the Journey. She focuses on human fragility in the journey to martyrdom with an in depth study of the spirituality of both Archbishop Oscar Romero and his friend Rutilio Grande. To register for the event, click here or contact Lynda DeManti […]
Job: the Now Testament – a benefit musical for homeless ministry
When we experience suffering in our world and in our own lies, many say it is part of God’s plan – but is it? Join John Angotti and friends to explore this question through a present day look back at the story of Job. Performance times: November 11th – 7:00 p.m. November 12th – 7:00 […]
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Mount Hermon Retreat Center 37 Conference Dr., Mt Hermon, CA, United StatesGive the gift of healing... If you or someone you know has been impacted by an abortion then a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat would be a life changing gift. This retreat is for singles, married couples, siblings, Grandparents or medical professionals. Rachel's Vineyard Retreat offered by RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics offer support to those who have […]
CRS Rice Bowl Workshop
Chancery, St. Joseph Conf Room 1150 N. First Street,, San Jose, CA, United StatesPlease join The Global Solidarity Team's Rice Bowl Workshop for all Parish and School Leaders. When: Monday, February 6, 2017, 7- 8:30 pm Where: Diocese of San Jose, Chancery Office; St. Joseph & St. Clare Room CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services' Lenten program for families and faith communities who want to put their […]
Interfaith Service for Healing the Sufferings We Bear
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 2020 East San Antonio Street , San Jose, CA, United StatesYou Are Invited: Thursday, April 20 Interfaith Service for Healing the Sufferings We Bear as Individuals, Families, Communities, Nations, & the World This will be a bilingual Spanish/English event. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 2020 East San Antonio St. San José at 7:30 pm 2017 Interfaith Mass Flyer English 2017 Interfaith Mass Flyer Spanish
The Sultan and the Saint
Santa Teresa Parish 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA, United StatesThe film depicts the efforts of Saint Francis of Assisi who risked his life to walk across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship […]
CRS Ethical Trade Workshop
Chancery, St. Joseph Conf Room 1150 N. First Street,, San Jose, CA, United StatesThis is going to be an exciting and engaging launch in the Diocese of San Jose, where we will learn more about Ethical Trade and how it relates to our everyday lives (formerly referred to as fair trade), gather tips and strategies on how to share this endeavor at your parishes and schools, and you […]
Ethical Trade and Right Relationships
Chancery, St. Joseph Conf Room 1150 N. First Street,, San Jose, CA, United StatesAn Interactive Launch of Ethical Trade in the San Jose and Oakland Dioceses. Please join us for an interactive workshop about how Ethical Trade can help you and your community take your faith beyond the pew—through education, reflection, and action. All are invited to attend! Larry Lauro, Keynote Speaker Larry Lauro has been involved with […]
Parish Bereavement Ministers Training Series
Chancery, St. Joseph Conf Room 1150 N. First Street,, San Jose, CA, United StatesTraining Dates: Thursdays, August 17, 24, 31- September 14, 21, 28. Make-up session for one missed class is October 12. Parish staff and volunteers are invited to participate in a 6 week series for those who want to learn more about ministering to those who are mourning. The ministry of consolation depends on faith, compassion […]
2017 CRS Rice Bowl Grant Awards
Saint Martin of Tours Parish, San Jose 200 O'Connor Dr,, San Jose, CA, United StatesPlease join us for the 2017 CRS Rice Bowl Grant Award Ceremony! On behalf of the Global Solidarity Team of the Diocese of San Jose, we would like to invite you to a special awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the 2017 CRS Rice Bowl Grants Program. Please extend this special invitation to your […]
Volunteer Training for Detention Ministry
Chancery 1150 N. First St., San Jose, CA, United StatesThis training will be primarily for brand new volunteers. You are needed to direct prayer services and bible studies and possibly to accompany individual inmates through the RCIA process. If you think you are interested in serving incarcerated persons and would like further information, please contact Sister Maryann Cantlon at (408) 983-0131 or at mcantlon@dsj.org
2018 CRS Rice Bowl Kick-Off!
Chancery 1150 N. First St., San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin us for the 2018 CRS Rice Bowl Kick-Off on Tuesday, January 23 from 7-8:30pm at the Chancery. We will be joined by Cassandra Bissainthe, from CRS Haiti, who serves with Church Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening. About Cassandra: Meet Cassandra. A native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she spent many of her formative years in the United […]
Volunteer Training for Detention Ministry
The Chancery 1150 N. First Street, San Jose, CA, United StatesThe next training session for Detention Ministry in the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Chancery Office: 1150 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112. This training will be primarily for brand new volunteers. You are needed to direct prayer services and bible studies and possibly […]
#SOS Nicaragua
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph 80 South Market St. , San Jose, CA, United StatesPediremos por la paz, la seguridad y el diálogo. Todos están invitados a esta misa. Después de la misa habrá una recepción en el salón parroquial con venta de comidas típicas. Todos bienvenidos. Nicaraguan Crisis The Nicaraguan community will unite in prayer and support for the Nicaraguan people in their efforts to secure liberty and […]
Mass for Victims
Saint Elizabeth Parish, Milpitas , United StatesBishop Patrick J. McGrath and the Catholic community of San Jose invite you to a Mass of Remembrance for victims of violence and for peace: October 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm St. Elizabeth Church 750 Sequoia Drive, Milpitas, CA El Obispo Patrick J. McGrath y la comunidad catolica de San Jose te invita a la […]
Detention Ministry Training Session
The Chancery 1150 N. First Street, San Jose , CA, United StatesThe next training session for Detention Ministry in the Santa Clara County Correctional Facilities will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Chancery Office: 1150 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 from 9:00 until about 11:00 am. This training will be primarily for brand new volunteers. You are needed to direct prayer […]
Day of Healing
Day of Healing for all Affected by Sexual Abuse. Download Flyer