Mondays @ 6:30 PM Women ages 18 to 35 are invited to a discernment session to explore religious life. Weekly meetings begin on Oct. 14. Please contact Sister Katia Chávez, SJS, at (760) 562-2727 for more information.
November 4th, 2024, 7-8PM, and every first Monday of the month following Creation Care parish flagbearers are welcome to attend these monthly zoom sessions, during which we will learn about a topic, discuss, and share broadly our experiences and best practices. This effort is meant to foster community, strengthen our sense of mission, and bolster […]
Inscripción para Ciclo A Inscripción para Ciclo B Folleto para Ciclo A Folleto para Ciclo B El Ciclo A de la Certificación de Pastoral Juvenil es para líderes que comienzan su formación en el ministerio con la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana-Latina. Este primero año de formación tiene como enfoque la formación pastoral, humana y espiritual. El […]
The spring campaign for 40 Days for Life will run from March 5 to April 13. The centerpiece is a 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigil on the public sidewalk outside an abortion clinic. Locally, such vigils will be taking place at several locations, including the Chula Vista, downtown San Diego, Mira Mesa, El Cajon, Escondido, and […]
The Office for Youth and Young Adult provides resources for Lent 2025, focusing on spiritual renewal through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, highlighting opportunities such as reconciliation services, parish gatherings, and other events.
LEARNING ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD On Saturday, March 22, 2025 the Diocese of San Diego is hosting an Explorer Day with Bishop Ramón Bejarano for those men who are interested in exploring a possible vocation to the priesthood. The day will be held at St. Francis Center on the campus of the University of San […]
Download flyerThe fire season is stretching longer and longer, and we must be as prepared as possible. With recent rain alleviating the current conditions, now is a good time to get ready for next year! This presentation is geared toward Pastors, Principals, and Facilities Managers of Parishes and Schools to help with proper fire preparedness, but […]
Friday evening, March 28, 2025–Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025Did you grow up in a divorced family? Are your parents recently divorced or separated?Join the Diocese of San Diego and the Diocese of Orange as we offer the opportunity for adults (18+) from divorced families to give voice to your pain and find healing through Christ. This […]
Join the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the San Diego Diocese for the fifth annual Lenten Pilgrimage Walk - Jubilee Edition.
¡Todos están cordialmente invitados! Miembros de Apostolados, Movimientos y Grupos Eclesiales Laicos. Fecha y hora: Sábado, 29 de marzo, 9:30 am - 2:30 pmCosto: $10 (almuerzo incluido) Para inscripciones, comuniquese con Alejandra Diaz al Tel: 858-490-8306 o Correo electrónico: adiaz@sdcatholic.org Regístrate aquí
Not willing to let go of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle but are not willing to give up on each other. There is hope. Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. Date: […]
Sacramental Adventures in Marriage (SAIM) is a fun and enriching workshop letting you do something positive for your marriage no matter what age or stage! SAIM combines the latest research in healthy relationships with Christian principles rooted in Catholic Sacramentality to provide skills-based learning and insights for a successful marriage. Cost: Free (suggested donation of $25 […]
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Bishop Pulido’s coat of arms is divided into four quarters with wavy horizontal lines from top to bottom. The blue and white lines represent the Blessed Virgin Mary. They also suggest water, which alludes to Jesus washing the feet of His disciples and to the waters of baptism. The red and gold lines represent the Holy Spirit and fire. The colors also can be seen as referring to the Blood that (along with water) poured from Jesus’ side at His crucifixion, as well as to the bread (gold) and wine (red) transformed into the Eucharist. At the center is a roundel featuring a symbolic representation of the “mandatum” (washing of the feet), which he believes exemplifies service to all humanity. The roundel’s outer edge is a line composed of small humps; it is borrowed from the coat of arms of the Diocese of Yakima, where Bishop Pulido served as a priest before being named a bishop.
Bishop Pham’s coat of arms depicts a red boat on a blue ocean, which is crisscrossed by diagonal lines suggesting a fisherman’s net. This symbolizes his ministry as a “fisher of men,” as well as how his own father had been a fisherman. The boat is also a symbol of the Church, which is often referred to as the “barque of Peter.” At the center of the sail is a red beehive (a symbol of the bishop’s baptismal patron saint, St. John Chrysostom, who was known as a “honey-tongued” preacher). The beehive is surrounded by two green palm branches (an ancient symbol of martyrdom; the bishop’s ancestors were among Vietnam’s first martyrs). The eight red tongues of fire around the boat are a symbol of the Holy Spirit and a representation of the diversity of ethnic and cultural communities. The red of the boat, the beehive and the tongues of fire allude to the blood of the martyrs.
The coat of arms combines symbols that reflect Bishop Bejarano’s spiritual life and priestly ministry. The main part of the shield shows four wavy vertical lines on a gold background. These represent flowing waters. This alludes to his chosen motto and also symbolizes the graces that come from the Divine life to quench our thirst for God. The upper third of the shield is red because it is borrowed from the coat of arms of the Order of Mercy, of which the Bishop’s patron saint, Raymond Nonnatus, was a member. The central symbol resembles a monstrance because St. Raymond is often depicted holding one. The Eucharist is Bishop Bejarano’s inspiration for his vocation. It was through the Eucharist that he received his call to the priesthood at age seven and which keeps his faith and his ministry going. It represents the call to offer oneself as a living sacrifice. The monstrance is flanked on either side by an image of the Sacred Heart, alluding to the mercy of God and echoing the idea of a sacrificial offering of oneself united to the sacrifice of Christ, and of a rose for Our Lady. It is an allusion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, and highlights the bishop’s Hispanic heritage.
