Category : Bishop's Statement

Bishop Cantu’s Statement on Pope Benedict XVI passing.

“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

Bishop Oscar Cantú Statement on the Passage of Proposition 1

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

Bishop Cantú Message on Laudato Si’ Action Platform

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,

Renewing our Mission as One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church

Download Statement English | Spanish | Vietnamese   Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On December 6, 2021, the Diocese of San José, following the call of Pope Francis to be a "listening Church," I called on our diocese to begin a yearlong process of prayer, listening, and discernment in preparati