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On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, join us in remembering those who have served our country. Read more...

Father Mark Catalana died this morning, May 2, 2013, of an apparent heart attack, following his recent surgery for injuries sustained in an accident. Read more...

For the first time, local service providers will be able to measure how effective their services are in helping families move from poverty to self-sufficiency

WHAT: Step Up Silicon Valley is launching a new pilot project to move 1,000 people out of poverty in Santa Clara County over the next 12 months. Sixteen agencies in the Step Up network have joined the 1,000 Out of Poverty campaign, including Abode Services, Bill Wilson Center, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Center for Employment Training, Community Solutions, EHC LifeBuilders, Family Supportive Housing, Goodwill Industries, Next Door Solutions, NOVA, Project Hired, Sacred Heart Community Service, Sunnyvale Community Services, St. Joseph’s Family Center, The Salvation Army, and West Valley Community Services. Each agency has committed to moving a certain number of people out of poverty by 2014. Read more...

The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County

We would like to announce that the grant application process for funds from The Catholic Foundation is now open for the following areas: Read more...

For the latest news on Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, visit: http://www.news.va/en

Sad he will resign but grateful for his eight years of selfless leadership
Reached out to religiously threatened in Middle East, poor in Africa, world’s youth
Highlighted value of human life Read more...

Despite America’s reputation as a melting pot of races and creeds, unease and confusion still seem to be the predominant state of interfaith relations in this country. Members of faiths from Catholicism, Judaism, Hinduism or Islam often are aware only of the most superficial or negative facets of other faiths. Read more...

For 48 years now, Sacred Heart Community Service has been providing holiday food boxes to families that need help. This year we will distribute food boxes to 4,000 families at Thanksgiving, 3,200 at Christmas and 16,500 toys for 5,500 children. We need help from individuals and organizations to make sure we have the food and toys to make this year’s program a success.

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LOS GATOS TEACHER HONORED BY RAFT WITH ROBERT BROWNLEE AWARD RAFT (Resource Area For Teaching) grants Lynne Dickerson, St. Mary’s School teacher in Los Gatos, with the 2012 Robert Brownlee Award for great hands on teaching. Read more...

ST. FRANCIS RETREAT
PO Box 970 San Juan Bautista 95045
(831) 623-4234 Read more...

U.S. Bishops voted to ask Vatican to add pope to U.S. calendar last November
Vatican stresses John Paul’s zeal for families, youth, the sick
Notes his promotion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, New Canon Law Code Read more...

Is God calling you to consider Consecrated Life as a Dominican Sister? Discover your place in the Mission of Christ with the MSJ Dominicans. Read more...

For women & men 21-40. "Autumn: How am I engaging this season of grace for my life?" Enjoy reflective silence with varied prayer experiences guided by Srs. Ingrid Clemmensen & Pauline Bouton. Sacrament of Reconciliation available. RSVP BY MON. OCT. 15 AT blessings@msjdominicans.org Read more...

Leading into the 2012 presidential and congressional elections in the United States, the fall quarter of the 2012-2013 Bannan Institute of the Ignatian Center at Santa Clara University will host a series of public lectures, exploring Christian texts relevant to issues of significant public debate, and engaging major questions of authority, national identity, and public conscience. Read more...

Every July, the Diocesan Council of Filipino Catholics (DCFC) sponsors a 9-day novena, held at different churches in the diocese. The mass dates are July 19 to 27, culminating in a mass/fiesta celebration on Saturday, July 28, 11 am at St. John Vianney Parish (4600 Hyland Ave., San Jose, Ca 95127). Everyone is invited to honor this special representation of our Lady. Read more...

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DATE: December 5, 2011
FROM:Mar Muñoz-Visoso
O: 202-541-3202
M:  301-646-8616
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Advisory for Broadcasters
 
VATICAN ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE TELECAST INFORMATION FOR CHRISTMAS AND WORLD DAY OF PEACE CEREMONIES
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You are invited to bring your animal to be blessed by our priests on Tuesday, October 4, promptly at 8:00 AM on the blacktop at St. Mary’s School.  Read more...

NID-Housing Counseling Agency in Partnership with Assemblymember Nora Campos are hosting a FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP. Meet Directly with your servicer or a Certified Counselor. 

Meet directly with your Servicer or meet with a Certified Counselor
Lender Submissions On-Site. Read more...

The following forums are sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Association of Santa Clara Valley and Co-sponsored by Council Member Kansen Chu.

Bullying Prevention for Students, Parents & School Staff Members

Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
City Hall Council Chambers Read more...

The following is a statement from Bishop Patrick J. McGrath: Read more...