Catholic in Recovery (CIR) Retreat

Catholic in Recovery (CIR), an international ministry that integrates the 12 Steps of recovery with the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, will be hosting a retreat at the Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park, California, October 17–19, 2025.

CIR supports individuals and families impacted by addiction, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments of many kinds, including:

  • Substance use (alcohol, drugs, etc.)
  • Lust and sexual addiction
  • Gambling
  • Disordered eating and food-related struggles
  • Workaholism
  • Anxiety, control, and cluttering
  • Adult children of dysfunction (ACA/ACDH)
  • Friends and family of those impacted by addiction

Gospel of Food Day Event by Saint Simon Parish

Join us for The Gospel of Food, a free day-long event to learn, pray, and take action. 870,000 people in the Bay Area face food insecurity. In our Diocese alone, 250,000 neighbors struggle to put food on the table. Let’s work together to serve those in need. Lunch provided. Please bring a can of food to donate. Discover practical ways to help.

Featured Speakers: Fr. Chris Bologo • Bill Perry • Ciara Low • Deacon Steve Herrera • Mohan Gurunathan. Learn from faith leaders.

Click here for more information.  Register  here.

 

2026 Chrism Mass

Office of Worship – Mark your Calendar 2026 Chrism Mass

On Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026, 7PM we will gather at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.
• Return your parish Chrism vessels this summer
• Registration will open January 2026
• Place this date on your catechumenate calendar
Let us come together in unity as a diocesan family for this beautiful liturgy where the Sacred Oils are blessed and the clergy renew their priestly promises.