Category : Bishop's Statement

Together with my brother bishops across California, I am in shock and dismay at the untimely and violent death of Bishop O’Connell.  We learned of his death Saturday afternoon with a message from Archbishop Jose Gomez.  This morning we learned that the death was a homicide.  An investigation is unde

In the wake of the series of shootings in our country, especially those in California, and in our neighboring community of Half Moon Bay, we extend our prayers to all the grieving families, work colleagues of the victims, and all those affected by these tragedies. We pray for healing to all those wh

“Today we grieve the loss of Pope Benedict XVI.  One of the great theologians of the past two centuries, he left his mark on the Church.  His writings, teachings, and homilies will remain a treasure to the Church.  Yet it was his gentle soul that touched so many who were blessed to know him.  He was

  Download Bishop Cantú's Christmas Message   English  | Spanish  |  Vietnamese Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation in this Christmas season, the following Scripture passage comes to mind: “While they were [in Bethlehem], the time came for [Mary] to ha

Download pdf statement: English | Spanish | Vietnamese We were disappointed to receive the news that Proposition 1 passed. However, we should take note of important gains through our efforts and, of course, God’s grace. Proposition 1 alters our state constitution to allow for unregulated, late-term

Download letter (pdf) English , Spanish, Vietnamese Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our human family continues to face an increased socio-ecological crisis, with high risks of disease, hunger, migration, and conflicts due to environmental degradation and climate change. Three years ago (Oct. 4,