You are invited to a day of learning, prayer moments, lesson plans, adaptive hands-on activities, resources, and networking to continue facilitating the encounter with Jesus and children and youth with disAbilities. Starting with an adaptive prayer that integrates American Sign Language, we will take the time to review your current lesson plan to make practical […]
¡Están Invitados! Profetas en Misión: Renacer en la Esperanza Están cordialmente Invitados todos los ministros parroquiales, grupos eclesiales, movimientos, apostolados y toda la comunidad a participar en esta poderosa conferencia espiritual. Será un día lleno de música, alabanzas, adoración, y renovación espiritual. Tendremos: Concierto, Alabanzas, Hora Santa con el expositor especial: Padre Lalo Jara, OFM, […]
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). Ven y capacítate para apoyar y acompañar a quienes se enfrentan con decisiones de atención médica, enfermedades graves y cuidados paliativos. Se invita a Ministros Extraordinarios de Comunión, ministros que […]
Costo: $45 por las tres sesiones o $20 por sesiones individuales.¡Acompáñanos a un campamento dinámico de tres días diseñado para renovar, inspirar y equipar a todos los catequistas! Ya seas nuevo o con experiencia, este taller te brindará herramientas prácticas, renovación espiritual y nuevas ideas para fortalecer tu vocación.Cada día contará con un presentador distinto […]
Join us as we pilot a new ministry for newly married couples at Good Shepherd Parish. Every first Thursday of the month, we will gather for fellowship and learning practical, hands-on tools that will assist couples in building a strong foundation for their life together. While geared towards newly married couples, couples of all ages […]
All catechists are invited to the diocese’s Commissioning Mass / Misa de Envío, which is held annually in San Diego and in the Imperial Valley.
A new school year is coming! Want to get more involved in creation care? WE ARE HERE FOR YOU--your parish, your school, your business, or even your household! Join 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. […]
Sacramental Adventures in Marriage (SAIM) is a fun and enriching workshop series 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. All married couples are […]
The Diocesan Commission for Filipino Catholics invites the entire community to the celebration of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint and martyr. The celebration begins with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m., followed at 10 by a Mass, to be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido, accompanied by Filipino and diocesan clergy. […]
St. Thérèse Parish invites Catholics across the Diocese of San Diego to our new Divorce Healing and Reconciliation Ministry. The first event will be an Annulment Workshop and Potluck with the Judicial Vicar of the Marriage Tribunal for the Diocese of San Diego, Monsignor Steve Callahan. This is an opportunity to learn more about the […]
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to nurturing a welcoming and supportive parish environment in the days and weeks following Baptism. This session is designed for catechists, parish ministers, Ocia coordinators, and all who care deeply about bridging sacramental moments with meaningful, ongoing pastoral ministry. Why This Matters Cultivating Community: Baptism is not just […]
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 […]
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 combines the Diocese of San Diego’s coat of arms on the left side, and his on the right. On his, a red boat on a blue ocean sits on 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 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, 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 communities.
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.
