BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdcatholic.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTSTAMP:20251001T222510Z CREATED:20251001T203145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T222510Z UID:10000208-1761091200-1761868799@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Respect Life Month Novena DESCRIPTION:Download\n \n \n \n \n Descargar\n \nOctober is the Respect Life Month. The Diocese of San Diego builds a culture that cherishes and protects every human life front conception to natural death. \n  \nRespect Life Program and Resources \n  \nRespect Life Novena – Get the daily prayers by email or text message. \n  \nNovena por el Respeto a la Vida – Recibe las oraciones diarias por correo electrónico o mensaje de texto. \n  \nPintable novena \nEnglish: https://www.usccb.org/resources/respect-life-novena \nSpanish: https://www.usccb.org/es/resources/novena-respetemos-la-vida URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/respect-life-month-novena/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Respect-Life-Month-Novena.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T110000 DTSTAMP:20251010T183811Z CREATED:20250818T190701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T183811Z UID:10000178-1760871600-1760871600@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Healthcare Professionals Mass DESCRIPTION:Medical professionals of all types are invited to wear their white lab coats or uniforms when they attend a special Healthcare Professionals Mass at 11 a.m.\, Sunday\, Oct. 19\, at Sacred Heart Parish. \nThis Mass is celebrated for all healthcare professionals\, including physicians and nurses\, pharmacists\, mental health specialists\, hospice workers\, pastoral care-givers\, and others dedicated to the healing profession of medicine. \nAuxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano will be the celebrant. \nRSVP by Oct. 15 for the complimentary lunch that will follow in the parish hall. \nFor information\, call (858) 490-8323 or email mvalencia@sdcatholic.org. \n\nRSVP for Mass and Reception URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/healthcare-professionals-mass-2025/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/white-mass-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Maria de Lourdes Valencia":MAILTO:mvalencia@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T083000 DTSTAMP:20251008T172000Z CREATED:20251008T171823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T172000Z UID:10000212-1760776200-1760776200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:St. Charles Borromeo Creation Care Ministry Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! Join us to walk together as Pilgrims of Hope\, celebrating our faith and commitment to caring for God’s creation. Find more info/register at bit.ly/POH4CSanDiego. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/st-charles-borromeo-creation-care-ministry-pilgrimage/ LOCATION:St. Charles Borromeo Parish\, 2802 Cadiz Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/St.-CharlesB_Pius.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Ireland":MAILTO:rachel_ireland2001@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000 DTSTAMP:20251001T230620Z CREATED:20250630T231947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T230620Z UID:10000158-1759582800-1759590000@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Feast of St. Francis Trees\, Peace\, and All Goodness Festival DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for this fun day in the sun\, as we honor Saint Francis\, Patron Saint of Ecology! We will also celebrate our “For the Beauty of the Earth” children/youth art contest winners and recognize our newly accepted Creation Care Teens. Enjoy family-friendly activities\, FREE churros\, and ecological education booths. Register at bit.ly/FOSF2025 and you can also indicate if you would like to take home a small Oak tree! URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/feast-of-st-francis-trees-peace-and-all-goodness-festival/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/st-francis-373549_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20251013T155341Z CREATED:20251001T221423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T155341Z UID:10000209-1759276800-1761955199@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Respect Life Month DESCRIPTION:October is the Respect Life Month. The Diocese of San Diego builds a culture that cherishes and protects every human life from conception to natural death. \n  \nRespect Life Program and Resources \n  \nRespect Life Novena – Get the daily prayers by email or text message. \n  \nNovena por el Respeto a la Vida – Recibe las oraciones diarias por correo electrónico o mensaje de texto. \n  \nPintable novena \nEnglish: https://www.usccb.org/resources/respect-life-novena \nSpanish: https://www.usccb.org/es/resources/novena-respetemos-la-vida URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/respect-life-month/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Respect-Life-Month.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T110000 DTSTAMP:20250915T180646Z CREATED:20250818T183320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T180646Z UID:10000177-1759057200-1759057200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants DESCRIPTION:Mass in Recognition of All Migrants on Sept. 28 \nBishop Ramon Bejarano invites you to join as a faithful community to recognize the dignity of all immigrants as their culture\, labor\, and faith add value to our country. Stand with Immigrants and let them know they are not alone! \n\nWatch Livestream Mass\n\n\n \n\n \nRecursos Legales y Planificación de Emergencia para Inmigrantes \n\nBuscar información de corte\n\nSitio web: acis.eoir.justice.gov\nTeléfono: 800-898-7180\n\n\nLocalizar a alguien arrestado\n\nSitio web: locator.ice.gov\n\n\nPara luchar contra la deportación\, contacta a:\n\nPrograma de Defensa Legal para Inmigrantes del Condado de San Diego: (619) 446-2883\nImmigration Legal Services Coalition: (858) 751-7553\nProveedores de servicios legales de confianza:\ncdss.ca.gov/inforesources/immigration/contractor-contact-information\n\n\nHaz un plan de emergencia ahora\n\nPrepárate para cualquier emergencia: cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/immigration/know-your-rights\n\n\n\nLinks \n\nEmergency Safety Plan\nPlan de emergencia\nFAITH (Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope/Acompañamiento Fiel de Confianza y Esperanza)\nEste ministerio empodera y anima a sacerdotes\, diáconos y laicos a acompañar a los inmigrantes en estos momentos difíciles.  Si usted tiene su cita para su corte de migración y desea que lo acompañen un representante de FAITH\, solicítelo aquí. Este representante lo acompañará durante su audiencia de migración para que no se sienta solo. No substituye a su abogado. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/mass-in-recognition-of-all-immigrants/ LOCATION:Saint Francis of Assisi\, 525 W Vista Way\, Vista\, CA\, 92083\, United States CATEGORIES:Event Featured Banner,Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mass-in-Recognition-of-All-Immigrants-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20260129T225127Z CREATED:20250925T172623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225127Z UID:10000207-1758672000-1762127999@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:40 Days for Life Fall Campaign DESCRIPTION:The fall campaign of 40 Days for Life will run from Wednesday\, Sept. 24\, through Sunday\, Nov. 2. \nHeld around the world\, the campaign is an effort to protect the unborn through fasting and prayer\, community outreach\, and 40-day\, round-the-clock prayer vigils on the public sidewalk outside of abortion clinics. \nFor more information\, including the nearest locations\, and to sign up for vigil hours\, visit the 40 Days for Life Campaign page. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/40-days-for-life-fall-campaign-2025/ LOCATION:Various Locations\, San Diego\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/40-days-for-life-fall-campaign-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T130000 DTSTAMP:20250821T225616Z CREATED:20250821T224311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T225616Z UID:10000181-1758625200-1758632400@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:A Care for Creation PC Staff Lunch and Learn Brother Keith Warner\, OFM DESCRIPTION:We invite you to another Office for Life\, Peace\, and Justice Lunch & Learn session at the Pastoral Center! \n  \nAs the Season of Creation begins on September 1st\, this enrichment opportunity geared toward the Pastoral Staff will focus on Care for Creation\, Franciscan Spirituality\, and all things Laudato Si’ with esteemed professor and author\, Brother Keith Warner\, OFM. \n  \nBrother Keith is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Spirituality at the Franciscan School of Theology. He holds an MA in Spirituality from FST and a PhD in Environmental Studies from UCSC. He has written\, taught\, and presented internationally on Franciscan eco-spirituality in the encyclical Laudato Si’. We are honored to host him and offer you this wonderful opportunity to learn more about our faith in this area of Catholic Teaching. \n  \nThere is such thing as a free lunch! \n \n Register URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/a-care-for-creation-pc-staff-lunch-and-learn-brother-keith-warner-ofm/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-care-for-creation-pc-staff-lunch.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250630T174223Z CREATED:20250630T174146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T174223Z UID:10000157-1758412800-1758499199@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Creation Care Teens DESCRIPTION:The Diocese of San Diego welcomes applicants from any high school in our community–public or private–to become part of the SDCatholic Creation Care Teens! \n  \nOur SDCatholic Creation Care Teens goals are 1) to foster a sense of community within our youth population\, centered around creation care\, 2) to develop knowledge related to Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home\, and 3) to plan and perform charitable acts of love in response to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. \n  \nYour innovation and motivation will bring these goals to life! \n  \nThis application is due at 11:59PM\, September 21\, 2025. 16-20 students will be accepted and announced on September 28th. Accepted students will be recognized at the St. Francis of Assisi Trees\, Peace and Goodness Festival on October 4th\, 1-3PM. The first meeting will be in early October. \n  \nFor more information and the application\, visit bit.ly/ccteens2025 URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/creation-care-teens-2/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/creation-care-teens.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250630T173549Z CREATED:20250627T212907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173549Z UID:10000155-1758412800-1758499199@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Season of Creation Youth Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our 4th annual Season of Creation Art Contest! Our Season of Creation theme this year is “Peace with Creation.” This event is open to grades 4-12 throughout the diocesan schools and faith formation programs. Recognition and cash prizes for the top two places in each age category will be awarded. Entries of drawings\, colorings\, and/or paintings will be evaluated based on both the quality of the artwork as well as the described creation care-themed inspiration attributed to the piece. \nWinners will be announced on September 28th and are invited to our Feast of Saint Francis Festival on October 4th to receive their awards. All participants are invited to show off their art at the festival. \nFor submission details and registration\, visit bit.ly/SOCArt2025 URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/season-of-creation-youth-art-contest/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/youth-art-contest.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T163000 DTSTAMP:20250701T181556Z CREATED:20250630T160546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T181556Z UID:10000156-1758385800-1758385800@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Season of Creation Mass and Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the Diocese of San Diego for our annual Season of Creation Mass and Laudato Si’ Awards Reception! \nGather with fellow Catholics animated by Laudato Si’ to care for our common home as people of faith! \nBring your parish/school/household Laudato Si’ Action Plans as an offering and receive a blessing to continue in this ministry. Please watch for details regarding our collective action to respond to the cry of the poor in connection with our annual celebration. A small reception will take place after Mass to acknowledge those who have taken Laudato Si’ action this past year. You are encouraged to report your faith community action at bit.ly/LSAction24-25–no action is too big or small! At this same link\, you may also nominate anyone\, who has taken outstanding individual action for Laudato Si’ award consideration. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/season-of-creation-mass-and-celebration/ LOCATION:The Immaculata Catholic Church\, 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/care-for-creation-mass-2025.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T103000 DTSTAMP:20250826T225801Z CREATED:20250826T225116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T225801Z UID:10000182-1758099600-1758105000@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:St. Hildegard\, Health and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of St. Hildegard on her feast day! This event will feature “Human Health & Climate Change: Exploring Effects of Climate Disruption on Health\,” a presentation by Creation Care Advisory Committee member and Secular Franciscan Dr. Margaret McCahill\, M.D.\, MTS\, OSF. Additionally\, we will jar St. Hildegard spices and listen to her inspiring music! \nRegister at bit.ly/Hildegard25 URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/st-hildegard-health-and-climate-change/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hildegarde-climate-change-event.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T193000 DTSTAMP:20250630T173242Z CREATED:20250626T215252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173242Z UID:10000153-1757439000-1757446200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Creation Care Introduction Workshop DESCRIPTION:A new school year is coming! Want to get more involved in creation care? \nWE ARE HERE FOR YOU–your parish\, your school\, your business\, or even your household! \nJoin us a Creation Care Introductory Workshop\, Tuesday\, September 9th\, 2025 at 5:30PM for pizza (optional) and 6PM for workshop start time. We will conclude at 7:30PM. \nThe workshop will be held at the diocesan Pastoral Center\, located at 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, 92117. We will be in the Salon de Porres. \nThe workshop consists of an overview of Creation Care\, exploring the science of today’s environmental crisis through a lens of faith\, and concludes with a brief primer on taking action via the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. \nRegister at https://forms.gle/WYU1hHXVzJMpRTzbA URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/creation-care-introduction-workshop/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CC-workshop-jan25.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T210000 DTSTAMP:20250715T190102Z CREATED:20250715T185837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T190102Z UID:10000172-1754505000-1756933200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Entrenamiento en el Cuidado Integral de la Persona (CIP) DESCRIPTION:Cinco miércoles: 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 de agosto y 3 de septiembre\, 6:30PM-9 PM en el Centro Pastoral Diocesano (3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego 92117). \nVen y capacítate para apoyar y acompañar a quienes se enfrentan con decisiones de atención médica\, enfermedades graves y cuidados paliativos. \nSe invita a Ministros Extraordinarios de Comunión\, ministros que ayudan en el duelo y funerales\, en la Legión de María y la Orden de Malta y a parroquianos que quieran aprender sobre: cuidados paliativos y hospicio\, enseñanza moral de la iglesia\, planificación anticipada\, proceso de duelo y consolación. \nEs gratis. Inscríbase en https://shorturl.at/m6kTC URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/entrenamiento-en-el-cuidado-integral-de-la-persona-cip/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pexels-jsme-mila-523821574-16364306.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T170000 DTSTAMP:20250514T181017Z CREATED:20250514T171821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T181017Z UID:10000141-1750233600-1750266000@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Mission San Luis Rey DESCRIPTION:The Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an event designed to bring Our Eucharistic Lord to the people of California\, visiting all 21 missions along the Camino Real. \nThe pilgrimage will travel from Northern to Southern California from June 6 to 22. Pilgrims will participate in special Masses\, adoration\, processions and more. \nThe pilgrimage includes events at three locations in San Diego County\, June 16\, 17 and 18. \nThese Eucharistic pilgrims hope to be instruments of God’s love and mercy during the Jubilee Year of Hope. \nInformation about the California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: www.caminodecalifornia.org \nWednesday\, June 18\n8-9 AM: Join us for the celebration of the Holy Mass.\n9-10 AM: Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/california-eucharistic-pilgrimage-mission-san-luis-rey/ LOCATION:Mission San Luis Rey\, 4050 Mission Ave\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mission-san-luis.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Deacon Patrick McCay":MAILTO:deaconpatrick@saintbrigidparish.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T190000 DTSTAMP:20250514T180929Z CREATED:20250514T173150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T180929Z UID:10000142-1750172400-1750186800@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Concert DESCRIPTION:The Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an event designed to bring Our Eucharistic Lord to the people of California\, visiting all 21 missions along the Camino Real. \nThe pilgrimage will travel from Northern to Southern California from June 6 to 22. Pilgrims will participate in special Masses\, adoration\, processions and more. \nThe pilgrimage includes events at three locations in San Diego County\, June 16\, 17 and 18. \nThese Eucharistic pilgrims hope to be instruments of God’s love and mercy during the Jubilee Year of Hope. \nInformation about the California Eucharistic Pilgrimage:  www.caminodecalifornia.org \nConcert at the Park\nJoin us for live music\, food trucks and family fun. There will be opportunity for confession\, and stories from pilgrims. \nBring your own beach chairs and blankets. There is plenty of free parking. \nThis concert celebration brings together the Camino de California pilgrims with the national pilgrims from Indianapolis URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/california-eucharistic-pilgrimage-concert/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bonita-Cove-Park.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Deacon Patrick McCay":MAILTO:deaconpatrick@saintbrigidparish.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T130000 DTSTAMP:20250613T230819Z CREATED:20250514T180413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T230819Z UID:10000143-1750150800-1750165200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:California Eucharistic Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:The California Eucharistic Pilgrimage is an event designed to bring Our Eucharistic Lord to the people of California\, visiting all 21 missions along the Camino Real. \n  \nThe pilgrimage will travel from Northern to Southern California from June 6 to 22. Pilgrims will participate in special Masses\, adoration\, processions and more. \n  \nThe pilgrimage includes events at three locations in San Diego County\, June 16\, 17 and 18. \n  \nThese Eucharistic pilgrims hope to be instruments of God’s love and mercy during the Jubilee Year of Hope. \n  \nInformation about the California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: www.caminodecalifornia.org \n  \nTuesday\, June 179-10 AM: Eucharistic procession from Balboa Park to St. Joseph Cathedral\, 1535 Third Ave.\, downtown. At Balboa Park\, meet at 6th Avenue and Laurel Street for 1-mile loop through the park.11-11:30 AM:  Adoration at St. Joseph Cathedral then Eucharistic procession to Our Lady of the Rosary Church\, 1668 State St.12 Noon: Mass\, Our Lady of the Rosary URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/california-eucharistic-pilgrimage/ LOCATION:Various Locations\, San Diego\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/st-joseph-cathedral.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Deacon Patrick McCay":MAILTO:deaconpatrick@saintbrigidparish.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T210000 DTSTAMP:20250514T180818Z CREATED:20250514T164114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T180818Z UID:10000140-1750100400-1750107600@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Mission San Diego de Alcalá DESCRIPTION:The Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage brings Our Eucharistic Lord to the people of California\, visiting all 21 missions along the Camino Real. \nThe pilgrimage will travel from Northern to Southern California from June 6 to 22. Pilgrims will participate in special Masses\, adoration\, processions and more. \nThe pilgrimage includes events at four locations in San Diego County on June 16\, 17 and 18. \nThese pilgrims hope to be instruments of God’s love and mercy during the Jubilee Year of Hope. \nInformation about the California Eucharistic Pilgrimage: www.caminodecalifornia.org \nMonday\, June 16\n7-8 pm: Celebrate Mass at the first of California’s missions\, Mission San Diego de Alcalá\, built by St. Junípero Serra. \nCalifornia pilgrims will meet up with pilgrims from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. \n8-9 pm: Holy Hour\, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/california-eucharistic-pilgrimage-mission-san-diego-de-alcala/ LOCATION:Mission San Diego de Alcalá\, 10818 Mission Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mission-san-diego.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Deacon Patrick McCay":MAILTO:deaconpatrick@saintbrigidparish.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T200000 DTSTAMP:20250514T185833Z CREATED:20250514T185757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T185833Z UID:10000145-1748368800-1748376000@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Laudato Si' 10th Anniversary Paraliturgy Dinner DESCRIPTION:May 24\, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. It is with a bitter sweetness that we recognize this day\, but we praise God for this good guidance and the tremendous inspiration our Holy Father has given us. May we continue to carry forth this mission. \n  \nLet us therefore replenish our wells with an evening of communal celebration and joy! \n  \nWe will begin with a para-liturgy in the prayer garden at 6PM\, followed by a catered dinner at 6:30PM in the parish hall and a reflection on “10 Years of Laudato Si'” by Brother Keith Warner\, OFM. Brother Keith is a professor at the Franciscan School of Theology and co-author of Care for Creation with Sr. Ilia Delio\, OSF and Pamela Wood (2008). \n  \nRegister by May 23rd at bit.ly/LSat10Dinner. \n  \nThis event is free\, but please honor your registration and notify Christina of any necessary cancellation with advance notice at cslentz@sdcatholic.org. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/laudato-si-10th-anniversary-paraliturgy-dinner/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Catholic Church\, 655 C Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Anniversary-Paraliturgy-Dinner.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T123252Z CREATED:20250514T221925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T123252Z UID:10000147-1747933200-1747942200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:The Letter Film Screening - El Centro DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Our Lady of Guadalupe in El Centro at 5PM on May 22nd for a dinner and English listening session discussing your experiences with the environment\, followed by a screening of the Vatican’s film\, The Letter\, highlighting environmental impacts around the world. \nWe want to hear your experience with the environment and take your perspective into consideration as we develop our Creation Care program in the Valley. \nThe film The Letter introduces four “voices” most impacted by today’s environmental crisis: the poor\, the youth\, indigenous peoples and the natural world and serves as an excellent overview for your parishioners and/or youth. \nDinner is free\, but please register if possible\, so we can make sure to have enough food for everyone\, https://bit.ly/TheLetterElCentroENGLISH. \nQuestions? Please contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/the-letter-film-screening-el-centro/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe\, El Centro\, 153 E Brighton Ave\, El Centro\, CA\, 92243\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Event-Featured-the-letter.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Slentz":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T123347Z CREATED:20250514T220911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T123347Z UID:10000146-1747760400-1747769400@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:La Carta Película - in El Centro DESCRIPTION:Los invitamos a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (El Centro\, CA) a las 5 p.m. el 20 de mayo para una cena y una sesión de escucha en español en donde compartiremos experiencias con el medio ambiente. Posteriormente\, se proyectará la película del Vaticano\, “La Carta”\, que destaca los impactos ambientales en todo el mundo. \nQueremos conocer su experiencia con el medio ambiente y considerar su punto de vista para desarrollar nuestro programa de Cuidado de la Creación en el Valle Imperial. \nLa película “La Carta” presenta cuatro de las voces más afectadas por la crisis ambiental actual (los pobres\, los jóvenes\, los pueblos indígenas y el mundo natural) y muestra un panorama general de esta crisis para los parroquianos y/o jóvenes. \nLa entrada es gratuita\, pero por favor\, les pedimos que se inscriban para ordenar suficiente comida\, https://bit.ly/LaCartaElCentroESPANOL. \nSi tiene preguntas\, por favor\, comuníquese con Christina Slentz en cslentz@sdcatholic.org. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/la-carta-pelicula-in-el-centro/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe\, El Centro\, 153 E Brighton Ave\, El Centro\, CA\, 92243\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Event-Featured-the-letter.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Father Emmet Farrell":MAILTO:elf620@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20250430T210749Z CREATED:20250409T211541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210749Z UID:10000131-1747468800-1747483200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Accompanying You as Your Life Journey Continues DESCRIPTION:One of the services offered by the Caring for the Whole Person initiative\, is to accompany elderly and/or ill parishioners and their family\, who are facing difficult questions and decisions during this stage in their life. \n  \n“Accompanying You as Your Life Journey Continues” is aimed at providing support and direction in the search for answers\, by learning about helpful resources in the community. \n  \nSpeakers: \n  \nMs. Nellie Hernandez\, Bilingual Dementia Educator\, from Alzheimer’s\, San Diego \n  \nMr. Matthew Parcasio\, MA\, from County of San Diego\, Health and Human Services Agency\, Caregiver Programs Coordinator\, Aging and Independence Services \n  \nMr. David Schwartz\, Staff Attorney from Elder Law and Advocacy (ELA)\, a non-profit group of experienced attorneys\, staff\, and volunteers who provide free civil legal services and Medicare counseling to qualifying seniors and people with disabilities. ELA also provides community education\, events\, and advocacy to advance seniors’ rights. \n  \nParishioners\, caregivers\, and ministers who help to the sick and establish a supportive community for the terminally ill parishioners and their families are welcome. \n \n Register URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/accompanying-you-as-your-life-journey-continues/ LOCATION:Mission San Diego de Alcalá\, 10818 Mission Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cwp-workshop-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T110000 DTSTAMP:20250325T184554Z CREATED:20250307T163827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T184554Z UID:10000108-1744965000-1744974000@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Walk with the Suffering Good Friday Stations of the Cross DESCRIPTION:Download flyer \nYou are invited to the 32nd annual walk in downtown San Diego commemorating Jesus’ journey to Calvary and his solidarity with the suffering of today. \nPlease join us at the San Diego Rescue Mission\, where the walk will begin and end. Free parking is available there. \nThis event is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of San Diego. Invited participants include Cristo Rey San Diego High School\, San Diego Organizing Project\, San Diego Rescue Mission\, Third Avenue Charitable Organization at First Lutheran\, and Downtown Fellowship. \n\n \nDownload flyer \n\n \nDownload flyer URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/walk-with-the-suffering-good-friday-stations-of-the-cross/ LOCATION:San Diego Rescue Mission\, 120 Elm St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Walk-with-the-Suffering-ft.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20250408T221840Z CREATED:20250319T223119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T221840Z UID:10000112-1744452000-1744459200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Journeying with Immigrants\, Defending the Vulnerable DESCRIPTION:The Diocese invites all to a prayer service and procession to proclaim our faith and to speak up for migrant families\, the elderly and the destitute in our community. \n  \nThe prayer service will be held at Waterfront Park\, along Pacific Highway (across the street from Jack in the Box)\, near the front steps of the eastern entrance of the County Administration Building. The service includes scripture readings and testimonies from our community members\, in English and Spanish. \n  \nAfterward\, there will be a multi-faith procession to the federal building for a prayer vigil\, led by Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano\, accompanied by other faith leaders. (See route map.) \n  \nSince it’s Palm Sunday the next day\, participants will be given a palm or they can bring one. And they are encouraged wear red.   \n  \nThis event unites faith leaders from other denominations and religions in expressing their support for the most vulnerable in our communities. In addition to Bishop Bejarano; participating faith leaders include Father Scott Santarosa\, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in San Diego; Sister Mary Waskowiak\, Sisters of Mercy;  Deacon Carlos Morales\, Christ the King Catholic Church; Bishop Susan Brown Snook\, Episcopal Diocese of San Diego; Imam Taha Hassane\, Islamic Center of San Diego; Rev. Justine Sullivan\, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego; and Dr. Kadri Webb\, St. John Church\, Oceanside. \n  \nThe event is a collaboration with Catholic Charities\, the San Diego Organizing Project and PICO California. \n  \nParkingWe encourage participants to carpool and use public transportation. The nearest trolley drop-off is the Little Italy Station\, about an 8-minute walk to the San Diego County Administration Building. You can coordinate with your parish to see if group caravans are available. \nLimited street parking has a two-hour limit\, but there are three paid parking lots nearby that you can utilize (see attached map). \n \n \nDownload Flyer \n \n \nDownload Flyer \n \n \nProcession Route \n \n \nParking Map URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/journeying-with-immigrants-defending-the-vulnerable/ CATEGORIES:Event Featured Banner,Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Journeying-with-Immigrants-ft.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Maria de Lourdes Valencia":MAILTO:mvalencia@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T183000 DTSTAMP:20250228T175648Z CREATED:20250228T174358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T175648Z UID:10000106-1743100200-1743100200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Fire Preparedness Presentation DESCRIPTION:Download flyer \nThe 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! \n  \nThis presentation is geared toward Pastors\, Principals\, and Facilities Managers of Parishes and Schools to help with proper fire preparedness\, but all are welcome! \n  \nFeaturing: \n\nBrother James Lockman\, OFM\, Senior Restoration Ecologist at Tierra Data Inc.\nDaniel Sullivan\, student at Texas Tech in Plant & Soil Science.\n\n  \nCatholic Mutual Insurance will be on hand to answer questions. \n  \nRegister at bit.ly/SDCCFire2025 \n  \nFor more information\, contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/fire-preparedness-presentation/ LOCATION:Diocesan Pastoral Center\, 3888 Paducah Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/malachi-brooks-HVh7BRp3ls-unsplash.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Creation Care Ministry":MAILTO:cslentz@sdcatholic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T100000 DTSTAMP:20250310T174211Z CREATED:20250228T170736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T174211Z UID:10000105-1742032800-1742032800@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:Ecological Way of the Cross (Canceled) DESCRIPTION:Download flyer \nRetrace Christ’s steps by enacting the biblical record of his Passion with each station commemorating a stage in Christ’s journey to crucifixion. The Ecological Way of the Cross puts the suffering of Christ’s Passion in our time by relating it to the suffering of the earth and the poor. \nOur program was created by the Laudato Si’ Movement\, the global Catholic organization affiliated with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Integral Human Development. \nPlease register at bit.ly/EcoWay2025. \nFor more information\, contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/ecological-way-of-the-cross/ LOCATION:St. James Parish\, 625 S Nardo Ave\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ecological-Way-of-the-Cross-ft.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTSTAMP:20250213T010540Z CREATED:20250213T010138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T010540Z UID:10000101-1741132800-1744588799@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:40 Days for Life Spring Campaign DESCRIPTION: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 Vista. \nFor more information:\nhttps://sdcatholic.org/40-days-for-life-campaign/ URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/40-days-for-life-spring-campaign-2025/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_8950-2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T103000 DTSTAMP:20250213T231509Z CREATED:20250212T231348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T231509Z UID:10000100-1740911400-1740911400@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:40 Days for Life Commissioning Mass DESCRIPTION: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 Vista. \n  \nBefore the start of this year’s spring campaign\, Commissioning Masses will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano on February 23 at Our Mother of Confidence and March 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe\, San Diego. Anyone who advocates for the value of life and family is invited. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/40-days-for-life-commissioning-mass-mar2/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish\, 1770 Kearney Avenue\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jubilee-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T090000 DTSTAMP:20250213T231203Z CREATED:20250212T222736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T231203Z UID:10000099-1740301200-1740301200@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:40 Days for Life Commissioning Mass DESCRIPTION: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 Vista. \n  \nBefore the start of this year’s spring campaign\, Commissioning Masses will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano on February 23 at Our Mother of Confidence and March 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe\, San Diego. Anyone who advocates for the value of life and family is invited. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/40-days-for-life-commissioning-mass-feb23/ LOCATION:Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church\, 3131 Governor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, United States CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jubilee-2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T140000 DTSTAMP:20250206T221500Z CREATED:20250203T235150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T221500Z UID:10000094-1739109600-1739109600@sdcatholic.org SUMMARY:The Church Stands with Immigrants DESCRIPTION:The Diocese of San Diego\, in collaboration with the San Diego Organizing Project\, invite all faithful to stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters. \n2 PM Prayer service with Cardinal McElroy and Auxiliary Bishops Bejarano and Pulido \n2:45 PM Multi-faith prayer procession to the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building\, 880 Front St.\, San Diego\, 92101 \n3:30 PM Prayer vigil at the Federal Building \nPlease note: No flags. Religious symbols encouraged. Clergy and altar servers\, please use liturgical vestments. URL:https://sdcatholic.org/event/the-church-stands-with-immigrants/ CATEGORIES:Life, Peace and Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sdcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/immigration-event.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR