Four California Bishops visited San Quentin Prison last week, hearing confessions and speaking with the general population and death row inmates about their unexpected trials, spiritual conversions, and faith life while incarcerated. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (San Francisco), Bishop Michael Ba
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Remembering Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell’s Tireless Work for Others in the Name of Jesus
As we continue to struggle with the senseless killing of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell on February 18, there is no question that he leaves behind a brilliant legacy of love for others and Jesus, seen particularly well through his work with the California Catholic Conference. A native of County Co
CCC Message About Prop. 1
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, By now, you have no doubt heard that Prop. 1 passed. While this is tremendously disappointing, and not the outcome we have been working toward and praying for, there is still much to be proud of and thankful for. Our deepest heartfelt gratitude to every single pe
Gov. Newsom Prioritizes Abortion Over Mothers and Families
Vetoes doula and perinatal support Sacramento, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022) – On Tuesday, during a press conference and with his signature, Governor Newsom invested in a massive $200 million expansion of abortion services in California to ‘ensure all women in our state are paid their due and treated equ
California Bishops Respond to California’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare’
Abortion-Only Website Tantamount to Coercion In response to the State of California’s release of its new “reproductive healthcare” website, California Catholic Conference Executive Director Kathleen Domingo released the following statement: “Yesterday, in a dismissive statement, the state of Califor
The California Catholic Conference Statement on Senate Constitutional Amendment (SCA) 10
Download Statement pdf The California Catholic Conference vehemently opposes Senate Constitutional Amendment (SCA) 10, which looks to enshrine the most extreme forms of abortion into the California Constitution. We believe in protecting life at every age in every stage. We are extremely troubled by