Chapter 11

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Marriage Formation

Marriage Formation

Prepare for your Catholic marriage with guidance from the Diocese of San Diego, offering marriage formation throughout the engagement process.

How to Become Catholic

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Discover how to join the Catholic Church in San Diego, from the initial decision to baptism and full participation in the Christian community.

Special Needs

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Catholic parishes and schools in San Diego adapt programs to include people with special needs in their faith community.

Healing Pathways for Families

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Explore resources for family healing and spiritual growth. Access content related to mental health, addictions, trauma recovery, pregnancy loss, and more.

Culture of Life

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Beginning of Life We believe that every life is sacred and that no life—born or unborn—is disposable. All of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching flow from the core belief […]

Prison and Jail Ministry

Hope for the Incarcerated More than 25,000 men and women are incarcerated in 24 jails, prisons, and detention facilities located in the two counties that comprise the Diocese of San […]

Restorative Justice

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Seeks Healing and Accountability Restorative Justice practices are centuries old, deeply rooted in indigenous philosophies and ancient people of faith that value healing over punishment. Native American and First Nation […]

Care for Creation

Care for Creation

Our mission is to spread Catholic teaching of creation care concerning our duty to be good stewards of our common home.

Separated or Divorced

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The Church accompanies separated and divorced Catholics through their grief and their pain. Learn more about finding healing through the light of living your faith.

Learn About the Annulment Process

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Divorced Catholics who wish to remarry in the Church must first be granted a declaration of nullity, commonly referred to as an annulment. When an annulment is granted, a Church […]