As we celebrate Father’s Day, we have once again a civil or “secular” summer holiday that has both faith, religious…
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A LETTER FROM BISHOP VANN
Dear Bothers and Sisters in the Lord, and Friends All, Memorial Day is often thought of as the “official opening”…
From the Bishop
A LETTER FROM BISHOP VANN
Dear Brothers and Sisters and Friends All, In the yearly calendar, there are a number of days that certainly have…
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DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND FRIENDS ALL HERE IN OUR LOCAL CHURCH,
I am writing to greet you in these Advent days as we all are preparing in so many ways to…
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A REFLECTION FROM ITALY
Bishop Vann is currently in Italy to support San Diego’s Bishop McElroy, who will be installed as a Cardinal on…
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FROM BISHOP VANN
On the eve of the long-awaited Dobbs decision that will likely overturn Roe v Wade, I am grateful to see…
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DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD AND FRIENDS ALL
I am currently on a weekend break from my summer course work at Mt. Angel Seminary near Portland, Oregon, where…
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DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD,
I am sharing with you now a recent document which describes the work of the “California Catholic Conference.” Each State…
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CONFRONTING RACISM AND GUN VIOLENCE WITH JUSTICE, PRAYER AND THE WISDOM OF THE SAINTS
On Tuesday, May 24, 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We are beginning to receive…
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MOTHER’S DAY 2022
As I am here at my home, I am reflecting on the fact that the month of May is upon…