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(Washington, D.C.) – At noon today Rome time (3 a.m. Pacific), the Vatican Press Office announced that Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, has been appointed the new
(Washington, D.C.) – Hoy, al mediodía, hora de Roma (3 a.m., hora del Pacífico), la Oficina de Prensa del Vaticano anunció que el cardenal Robert W. McElroy, obispo de San
(SAN DIEGO, November 6, 2024) – Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, released a statement today offering prayers for President-Elect Trump, Vice President-Elect Vance and all candidates elected
(SAN DIEGO, 6 noviembre 2024) — El cardenal Robert W. McElroy, obispo de San Diego, emitió hoy un comunicado ofreciendo sus oraciones por el presidente electo Trump, el vicepresidente electo
Media Policy
The diocese welcomes members of the media to public events and asks only that they be respectful and remember that they are guests at a religious service. To arrange interviews or get broadcast permission for livestream video and similar resources, contact the Office of Communications at 858-490-8374. For after-hours assistance in English, call 858-490-8217. Para obtener asistencia en español, llame al 858-490-8374.
Communication Contacts
Aida Bustos
Director, Diocesan Media
Kevin C. Eckery
Director, External and Community Relations
Leonardo Enrique Fonseca
Manager, Social Media
Denis Grasska
Assistant Editor, The Southern Cross
Donna Lightsey
Advertising & Office Coordinator
Vanessa Villaseñor
Web Developer/Designer
Communication Contacts
Aida Bustos
Director, Diocesan Media
Editor, The Southern Cross
Kevin Eckery
Director, External and
Community Relations
About the Diocese of San Diego
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego runs the length of California’s border with Mexico and serves more than 1.3 million Catholics in San Diego and Imperial counties. The diocese includes 96 parishes, 41 elementary schools, seven high schools and various social service organizations across the region. It also includes five historic sites, the most well-known of which is the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, the first mission established in California by St. Junipero Serra in 1769.
The diocese was established in 1936 and covered San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In 1978, the two northern counties were separated to form their own diocese, leaving the Diocese of San Diego to cover San Diego and Imperial counties.
Leadership
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy
Bishop of San Diego
Auxiliary Bishop: Most Reverend Ramón Bejarano,
Vicar for Life, Peace and Justice
Auxiliary Bishop: Most Reverend Michael Pham,
Vicar for Clergy
Auxiliary Bishop: Most Reverend Felipe Pulido,
Vicar for Parish Pastoral Initiatives
Rodrigo Valdivia,
Vice Moderator of the Curia
Maria Olivia Galván,
Chancellor & Director of Pastoral Ministries
Demographics
Geographical Boundaries: San Diego and Imperial Counties
Square Miles: 8,852
Catholic Population: 1.3 million
Parishes: 96
Missions: 13
Elementary Schools: 41
High Schools: 7
Priests: 206
Deacons: 104
Religious Sisters: 146
Religious Brothers: 30