Diocesan Events

Parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento will take up a special collection for Catholic Relief Services (shared with the collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe) during liturgies on the weekend of March 30-31.

The Catholic Relief Services collection is taken up to help "Jesus in disguise." This collection helps six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to struggling communities and work for peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters in the United States and around the world.

During the Season of Lent Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert. How do we maintain our joy amidst life's challenges as we accompany the youth and young adults in our communities? Join us for a Lenten day of reflection to strengthen your commitment to Jesus and to be renewed in your service to God's holy people.

Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

The people of the diocese are invited to attend the Mass, where Bishop Soto and the priests of the diocese will pray for God’s continued blessings on the local church of Sacramento. The priests will renew their priestly promises.

All are invited to walk the Stations of the Cross on the day of the Lord's Passion. Reflection and Stations of the Cross led by Very Rev. Michael D. Vaughan, Vicar General of the Diocese of Sacramento.

The Mother-Daughter programs explore God's special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God's plan for growing up and becoming a woman. The teens (ages 13-16) and tweens (ages 10-12) programs cover similar subject matter while differing in depth and scope. All presentations are pure, lighthearted and affirming!

God is Calling. Girls ages 13-17 will learn about Religious Orders, Consecrated Life, and Married Life. There will be time for fellowship, games, and more!

Retreat dates are May 3-5, 2019.

Cost: $50 (includes room and meals). Regular registration ends April 19. After April 19, late registration goes up to $60. Registrations will not be accepted after April 26.

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Where Are You Going? Boys ages 13-17 will learn about the Priesthood and Married Life. There will be time for fellowship, games, hiking, camp activities, fishing, Mass, adoration, and more!

Retreat dates are August 1-4, 2019.

Cost: $60 (includes room and meals). Regular registration ends July 19. After July 19, late registration goes up to $70. Registrations will not be accepted after July 26.