Discernment Sessions for Women and Religious Life
Mission San Diego de Alcalá 10818 Mission Road, San Diego, CA, United StatesWomen ages 18 to 35 are invited to a discernment session to explore religious life. Weekly meetings begin on Oct. 14.
Women ages 18 to 35 are invited to a discernment session to explore religious life. Weekly meetings begin on Oct. 14.
1st Monday of the Month, July Zoom Meeting has been cancelled. Meetings to resume in August. November 4th, 2024, 7-8PM, and every first Monday of the month followingCreation Care parish flagbearers are welcome to attend these monthly zoom sessions, during which we will learn about a topic, discuss, and share broadly our experiences and best […]
Inscripción para Ciclo A Inscripción para Ciclo B Folleto para Ciclo A Folleto para Ciclo B El Ciclo A de la Certificación de Pastoral Juvenil es para líderes que comienzan su formación en el ministerio con la Pastoral Juvenil Hispana-Latina. Este primero año de formación tiene como enfoque la formación pastoral, humana y espiritual. El […]
¡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 […]
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. […]
Adventures in Marriage is a highly interactive program that teaches couples the practical “hands on” skills essential to build a healthy, thriving marriage that can go the distance. Fun, practical, and easy to learn, Adventures in Marriage is appropriate for couples at any age or stage. AIM is designed to reach couples across the spectrum […]
Date: September 12-14, 2025Location: Whispering Winds Catholic Camp & Conference Center 17606 Harrison Park Rd, Julian, CA 92036 Step away from the busyness of everyday life and enter a weekend of rest, reflection, and renewal. This annual retreat, hosted by the Diocese of San Diego, is designed for young adults ages 18–39 who are seeking deeper […]
The Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the San Diego Diocese bringing a delegation to Rome for this special moment in our Church.
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 to help struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them […]
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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.