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Annulments

If you would like information about a marriage annulment, please visit our page, which explains the process and answers key questions.

 

Para información en español: Anulacion

Baptisms

If you are inquiring about a baptism in the Diocese of San Diego, please contact your local parish office. We have 96 parishes to serve you. Click here to find a parish near you.

Careers

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Diocese of San Diego. To view our current job listings and learn about our application process, click here.

Catholic Beliefs

What we believe today — the faith, hope and love that move us — began 2,000 years ago with Jesus of Nazareth, our Lord and Teacher. He taught us that we should love each other like God loves us. To learn more about our beliefs, click here. We are called to build a just society amid the challenges of our modern society. To learn more about our Catholic Social Teaching, click here. If you’re not part of our faith community, know that you are always welcome. In our church, there’s room for everyone.

Catholic Schools

For nearly 150 years, families have trusted our Catholic schools to provide the total education of their children. Students receive individual instruction in academics and faith, preparing them to succeed in school, in their communities and in society. Click here to find out about our Catholic schools and click here to find a school near you.

 

Para información en español: Escuelas Catolicas

Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum is the only Catholic Diocesan cemetery serving San Diego County. As part of the ministry of the Church, Holy Cross serves families with full Catholic burial services. More information: (619)264-3127, https://holycrosssd.com/

Confirmations

Information about the sacrament of Confirmation is available at your parish. Online information is available on this page.

 

Para información en español: Confirmacion

Divorce and Communion

Many divorced Catholics wonder if they can receive the Eucharist. Divorce itself does not prohibit a Catholic from participating in the sacraments. Only divorced Catholics who remarry without a declaration of nullity (annulment) cannot be invited to receive the Eucharist. The Church encourages such Catholics to continue practicing their Catholic faith and being active in the Church in all other ways, assuring them of God’s love. Click here for more information about annulments.

Funerals

Please contact your local parish office if you are interested in funeral services. The Diocese of San Diego has 96 parishes across San Diego and Imperial counties to serve you. Click here to find a parish near you.

Holy Days of Obligation

The Diocese The Holy Days of Obligation in the Diocese of San Diego in 2025 are:

Jan. 1, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Dispensed)
Aug. 15, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nov. 1, Solemnity of All Saints
Dec. 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dec. 25, Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

Learn more about our Holy Days of Obligation, and other liturgical observance by clicking here. Find Mass times in a parish near you by clicking here.

 

Para información en español: Dias de Precepto

Jubilee Year

Information about how you can observe the Jubilee Year 2025 in the diocese and in the Catholic Church is found here.

Leadership

View a list of the Cardinal, Auxiliary Bishops and Directors who guide our diocese.

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá

California’s first mission, Mission San Diego de Alcalá was established in 1769 by St. Junipero Serra. The mission was moved to its current location in 1774. The mission is an active parish, administered by priests from the Diocese of San Diego. Click here for more information.

Online Masses

Many parishes livestream their Sunday and daily Masses. Click here to view a list of them, including links.

Parishes

The Diocese of San Diego has 96 parishes to serve the faithful in San Diego and Imperial counties. They are vibrant communities journeying together in faith and love. Click here to find the nearest one. 

Priest Assignments

The diocese makes priests assignments to parishes throughout the year. Click here to view the latest assignments.

Sacramental Records

Sacramental records are kept at the parish where the celebration took place. The diocese’s Archives office maintains copies of parish sacramental records and may be able to help you to identify the parish where a sacramental record is kept. Click here to request an archive.

Special Needs

Catholics of all ages with varying abilities are integral members of our faith community.

All parishes are called to adapt their programs to the diverse needs of our children, youth, young adults, adults and families. Parishes, in consultation with families, assess the needs of the individual and provide guidance on how best to minister to each person.

A number of Catholic schools within the diocese have Learning Support programs that provide additional support services to students that have identified needs. Click here to learn more.

Report Abuse

If you or someone you know was physically or sexually abused as a minor, the first place to file a report is with law enforcement. Contact the police or sheriff’s department in the city or county where the abuse occurred.

If you believe that the suspected abuser is currently a priest in ministry or is an employee or volunteer in the Diocese, please get in touch with our Victim Assistance Coordinator immediately so we can take steps to prevent further abuse. The Victim Abuse Hotline takes calls 24 hours a day in English and Spanish at 858-490-8353 or via email at misconduct@sdcatholic.org.

To learn more about how our diocese safeguards children and youth, click here.

Statements and Press Releases

To view statements and press releases from the Diocese of San Diego, click here.

Synod

A synod is usually a meeting of bishops to advise the pope. In 2021, Pope Francis called for a multi-year synod on a global scale. He invited Catholics to meet one another in their parishes and share their experiences in the church. The global synod culminated in the fall of 2024 with a final meeting of bishops, cardinals, women religious, lay leaders and the Pope.

There is a local diocesan synod occurring, as well. Everyone has been invited to participate, parishioners, youth and young adults, lay leaders, Catholic school families, clergy, women religious, and those living on the margins. The long-term goal is for parishes and the diocese itself to adopt a participatory, or “synodal” process to make key decisions. This process invites everyone to the table, where they can truly listen to one another, and discern together what God is calling them to do, guided by the Holy Spirit. Over time, the hope is that this broad-based participation will re-energize and renew the parish, diocese and the Church itself, click here to learn more.

 

Para información en español: Sinodo

Weddings

Please contact your local parish office to inquire about the process to wed there. Click here to find a parish near you. Click here to learn about the Diocese of San Diego’s marriage formation process.

 

Para información en español: Matrimonios

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About the Coat of Arms

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.

About the Coat of Arms

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.

About the Coat of Arms

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.

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