“But they never come back” is the cry heard by most Initiation teams. Many times, we are tempted to just skip this stage as it is the end of the […]
“Pero nunca vuelven” es el grito que escuchan la mayoría de los equipos de Iniciación. Muchas veces nos sentimos tentados a saltarnos esta etapa porque es fin de año y […]
In today’s digital age, the opportunities to share the message of Christ are endless. This series explores how we can effectively use technology, social media, and online platforms to spread […]
En la era digital actual, las oportunidades para compartir el mensaje de Cristo son infinitas. Esta serie explora cómo podemos utilizar eficazmente la tecnología, las redes sociales y las plataformas […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you married outside the Catholic Church with a desire for your marriage to become a sacrament? Do you have questions about getting married in the Church? Come have your […]
Mass for the Divorced & Separated One of the most beautiful elements of the Catholic Mass is the comfort, peace and connection to Jesus’ time on earth. For some in […]
The Chrism Mass celebrates the institution of the priesthood at the Last Supper and provides the occasion for the blessing of oils that will be used in sacramental celebrations throughout the year at parishes.
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. The prayer […]
Download flyer You are invited to the 32nd annual walk in downtown San Diego commemorating Jesus' journey to Calvary and his solidarity with the suffering of today. Please join us […]
Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano will lead the 20th annual Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. All are invited to gather at 11:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, from where they will […]
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.
