The November–December 2025 issue of Catholic Herald magazine has been published. The theme of this issue is “International Priests: Shepherds in the Vineyard.” The digital edition is available at 
https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/catholic-herald/sac1125

In this issue, Catholic Herald shines a light on the international priests who serve faithfully across the Diocese of Sacramento, men who left their homelands to answer God’s call in a new vineyard. In the cover story, "Leading Our Flock: International Priests Are Shepherds in the Diocese of Sacramento," readers will meet three remarkable shepherds whose journeys of faith transcend borders and language but unite in a single mission: to shepherd God’s people with love and devotion.

As the government shutdown continues, thousands of families across Northern California are struggling to put food on the table. Within the 20 counties of the Diocese of Sacramento, more than 550,000 people are projected to lose access to food assistance, amounting to over $105 million in benefits that will go undistributed beginning November 1.

This staggering number includes an estimated 175,000 children and 100,000 seniors, many of whom already live on the margins.

But the Church’s mission endures. In this moment of hardship, the Diocese of Sacramento is calling on the faithful to live the Gospel through concrete acts of mercy, namely to feed the hungry, comfort the anxious, and bring the light of Christ into communities most in need.

A Call to Serve and Support

DAVIS — A spirit of joy and unity filled the city of Davis on Sunday, October 12, as more than 250 students, parishioners, and community members gathered for the Jubilee Mass for Young Adults and the dedication of the newly renovated Newman Catholic Center grounds.

The evening began with a Jubilee Mass at St. James Parish, presided over by Bishop Rey Bersabal, who was joined by Fr. Mauricio Hurtado, diocesan vocations director, and Deacon Stephen Tran. In his homily, Bishop Rey reflected on the profound gift of unity that flows from faith and the sacraments.

“In encounter with Jesus, we become one again,” he preached. “In confession we become one, in communion we become one — in all the sacraments, we are united again in Him.” Bishop Rey Bersabal