Get updated, share questions and answers, and connect with others Who is invited to participate? These webinars and gatherings are free and open to anyone who coordinates or leads any aspect of the liturgy or music, but the discussion might be most useful for those, whether on staff or volunteer, who make and influence the […]

Give the gift of healing... If you or someone you know has been impacted by an abortion then a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat would be a life changing gift. This retreat is for singles, married couples, siblings, Grandparents or medical professionals. Our next retreat is February 5-7, 2016. Retreats include: 2 night accommodations, all meals, and […]

The next training session for detention ministers will be held at the Chancery on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. This training is for new volunteers who think they might be called to this ministry and for the experienced volunteers for the purpose of refreshing their knowledge. Our guest speaker on […]

Anointing ~ A Healing Ritual You are invited to join us for an informative presentation on this Sacrament. There will be time to ask questions and discover why not to wait until the 'last minute' to call a priest. St. Joseph of Cupertino and Catholic Cemeteries present: Anointing of the Sick ~ One of the […]

WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY RETREAT Stop All That You are Doing for God, and Let God Do For You What a Great Way to Begin Your Lenten Journey! Retreat Led By Sonja Corbitt, Founder of pursuingthesummit.com PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY! Saturday, February 6, 2016 From 10:00AM TO 5:00PM O'Donnell Parish Center An author, speaker, TV […]

Bishop Patrick J. McGrath would like to invite all couples celebrating their 5th (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more) Wedding Anniversaries in 2016 to participate in the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. The Mass will be on February 6, 2016 at 2pm. A short reception will follow after. The couples will be invited to […]

We are delighted to welcome Maha Elgenaidi, Chief Executive Officer Islamic Networks Group (ING), to be with us for this educational opportunity. The presentation will include basic terminology and demographics of Muslims in the United States and the world. Ms. Elgenaida will describe the major beliefs and practices of Islam, including key Muslim holidays, and […]

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. On this day, we practice the traditional penitential discipline of fasting by denying or limiting ourselves of food. During Lent, Catholics age 18 or older, until the beginning of their 60th year, are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating […]

Join us for a Procession for Life on February 10th following the 8am Ash Wednesday mass at St. Leo Church, 88 Race Street, San Jose. We will have a prayerful procession from St. Leo's to the abortion clinic on The Alameda. Prayer service will be held at the clinic.

Presented by Dr. Charles Self, Professor, Minister, and Author of "Flourishing Churches and Communities" Topic: "Compassion Without Compromise" Visit Dr. Charlie's website at: drcharlieself.com/author/drcharlie/ Members: $15 Non-Members Welcomed: $20 RSVP Required: Reserve by: www.sjcatholicprofessionals.com cpbcinfo@gmail.com or by 408-491-9229

Recent decades have seen an unprecedented decline in global poverty. Yet this progress has been accompanied by an increase in economic and social inequality, both internationally and domestically. What are the implications of this trend? What does it mean to pursue the common good today? This lecture will draw on recent social science scholarship and […]

Please join us for our monthly praise and worship with young adults all over our diocese, as we embrace the year of mercy through fellowship as well as a witness talk. St. John the Baptist will be hosting Stations of the cross at 7pm prior to the event and is open to everyone. Re:sound will […]

In 1992, Pope John Paul II introduced the celebration of the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This annual celebration gives people a chance to pray for and deepen their solidarity with the sick and injured among us. Each year, on a weekend close to the Feast of […]

The Rite of Election is an annual liturgy celebrated in every diocese around the world. This liturgical rite takes place at the beginning of Lent. During this rite, the Bishop of the Diocese formally names those who will be baptized at the next Easter Vigil.

The Legacy Giving Committee of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County invites you to "Dying Well – What Does It Mean?, " a special presentation by Father Gerald Coleman. Fr. Coleman will explore critical moral concerns we face, including "right to die" legislation. Thursday, February 18 10 am - 12 Noon 9:30 am - Registration […]