DSJ Justice Blog

It's official:  Governor O'Malley signs the bill repealing the death penalty in Maryland!  Today, Maryland became the 18th state in the Union to end the use of capital punishment.   Please take a moment to thank Governor O'Malley for his years of hard work leading up to this Read more...

May Day March and Rally for Immigration Reform

Upcoming Dates:

• February 15, 2014
• May 17, 2014
• November 15, 2014

For further information please contact Sister Maryann Cantlon, Coordinator of Restorative Justice at cantlon@dsj.org

The Ascent Employment Program (Queen of Apostles Parish) provides a lifeline to adults in the county seeking employment.This crucially important ministry helps people navigate the job application process; provides clothing for interviews; and sustaining, nutritious light meals during the long, difficult hours of the application process.   Currently, Ascent is seeking volunteers for sh Read more...

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The message at the heart of Catholic social teaching has always been justice and hope for the poor. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is Catholic social teaching in action. Local diocesan grants are available annually. The maximum award is $10,000. Applications are due on May 15 and must be received by 5:00 pm. Read more...

A Victory for Life and Human Dignity!   Read more...

Health Professionals and Community Volunteers
Needed for CDA Cares Free Dental Clinic
Be a part of a community working together to help Californians in need
When: Read more...

Ladies and Gentlemen!  Get ready for the 3rd Annual Catholic Youth Advocacy Network Day in Sacramento on Tuesday, March 19th.  Here is a Save the Date Flyer to distribute to your classmates and colleagues. Read more...

On January 15, 2013, at 9:00 A.M. Read more...

The next immersion trip to Jamaica will be April 1-7, 2013.  The Mission Jamaica team is currently recruiting people from the Diocese of San Jose to participate.  Experience the incredible beauty of Jamaica--its people, culture, and landscape.  Enjoy this video:  you will be proud Read more...

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath has issued a statement on the necessity of strict gun control in our nation following the tragic events in Newtown Connecticut, calling the "proliferation of handguns, semi-automatic weapons and other assault weapons. . Read more...

Free Holiday Meals in Santa Clara County

Second Harvest Food Bank has provided a list of several places in Santa Clara County offering holiday meals and celebration.   Read more...

More than 46 million Americans live in poverty.  Americans families were having a difficult time making ends meet before the recession. With continuing unemployment and increasing costs of living, more and more families have to choose between necessities like health care, child care, and even food. Read more...

Do you want to know about the president's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Initiative and how it can apply to you and your immigration status?
Join us for an information session on DACA and know more about: Read more...

Parish, School, and Diocesan Coordinators:  The New CRS Rice Bowl is Here! Read more...

The Diocese of San Jose is proud to announce the 2012 Cardinal Bernardin Award recipient:  Stanford University student, homeless advocate and 2011 Freedom Rider, Karl Kamodzi. Read more...

The Catholic Bishops of California have expressed disappointment at the defeat of Proposition 34 to end the use of the death penalty in the state.  The Most Reverend Gerald Wilkerson, President of the California Catholic Conference, calls this a "missed opportunity for us as a people."  He states that "the penalty of death is not necessary to protect ourselves, punish t Read more...

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone has joined his fellow bishops of California in their unequivocal support of Proposition 34 to replace the death penalty with life in prison without possibility of parole. Read more...

Please Consider Doing a Work of Human Hands Sale in Your School or Parish:  Everyone Benefits Read more...