Jennifer Havey reflects on her own experience of coming into her personal vocation as a spiritual mother through the spiritual fatherhood of the late Bishop David O’Connell and other mentors in her walk with the Lord.
If you haven’t picked up a print copy of the July/August 2026 Catholic Herald, check out the digital version and learn more about spiritual motherhood and the vocation of women.
Deacon Jaime was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in 2003 for the Diocese of Oakland, where he began his ministry before later serving the Diocese of Sacramento for more than 19 years.
May their generous "yes" inspire others to listen for God's call and encourage the faithful to continue praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life throughout the Diocese of Sacramento.