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News from the Larger Church Heart of the Nation Online Mass on August 15—For anyone unable to attend Mass on Thursday, August 15, for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, visit www.heartofthenation.org. SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention: “Jesus, Hope of the World”—August 30-September 1, Anaheim Convention Center and Arena. Featuring over 40 Catholic speakers and…

Updated 7/26/19 Holy Mass for Migrants–Bishops McElroy and Dolan invite all families to participate in a special Mass for migrants to be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on September 7 at 3:00pm. Fr. Mike Ratajczak will be leading the delegation from St. Thomas More Parish. If you wish to attend…

American Heritage Girls Program The American Heritage Girls Program enables your daughter to grow in her FAITH, cultivate a heart for SERVICE, and have more FUN than she can imagine! In addition to AHG’s Christ-centered program, there are a number of additional opportunities for girls to grow specifically in their Catholic faith. To learn more…

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!—July 24, 25, 26, 7:00pm at St. Patrick Church 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad, 92008. Features a cast of talented Carlsbad youth; tickets $15. For more information, call 760-729-2866. San Diego Catholic Night at the Padres—Friday, July 26, 7:10pm. Package includes a limited-edition, Catholic-themed Padres hat and ticket to the game. Visit padres.com/themegames…

Lighthouse Christian Church is thrilled to host the San Luis Rey Chorale & Orchestra Christmas concert on Sunday and Monday, December 16 and 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.  Since this year marks their 40th anniversary, the San Luis Rey Chorale and Orchestra will be performing a broad set of Christmas pieces representing their history.  Some…

Join us for… LET OUR CHILDREN GO! Statewide Action to end family separation and incarceration of our children. Even though President Trump rescinded his order regarding the separation of children from their parents, there is no plan in place to help these families be reunited. There are major humanitarian issues that still need to be…

Please take time to read this statement from Bishop Flores who is the Bishop of Brownsville, Texas, a border Diocese to Mexico. His message represents the feeling and perspective of the  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). When we rip children out of the arms of their parents, we are ripping out the heart…

The Columban Centenary Pilgrim Altar Cloth symbolizes 100 years of Columban mission by sharing Gospel Joy under the patronage of St. Columban. We hope that the symbolism and the effort which went into the making of this cloth will inspire many other people in our missionary zones to reflect on Christ’s mission and to support the…