Deacon Anthony Pescetti, who was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2008 and served the diocese for more than 16 years, died on Dec. 5. He was 73.
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Deacon Anthony Pescetti, who was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2008 and served the diocese for more than 16 years, died on Dec. 5. He was 73.
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Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a memorial Mass for Father Michael Carroll, a retired priest who served the Diocese of Sacramento for 52 years, on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa of Avila Church in Auburn.
Father Carroll, who had been retired since July 2016 and was pastor emeritus of St. Teresa of Avila Parish, died unexpectedly on Dec. 27 at his residence in Capwell Road, Cork City, Ireland. He was 77.
A native of County Cork, Ireland, he was ordained to priesthood on June 10, 1972, for service in the Diocese of Sacramento.
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The January-February 2025 issue of Catholic Herald magazine has been published. The theme for this issue is Catholic education. The digital edition of the magazine is available at https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/catholic-herald/sac0125.
News & Events | Around the Diocese
January 13, 2025 - Event
Let us take some time to pray for the unborn, their mothers and fathers, and pray for state and federal laws that harm those most vulnerable. Twelve parishes across the diocese will be hosting the novena Jan. 13-Jan. 21.
January 21, 2025 - Event
You are invited to attend a special annual event on January 21 during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The event is sponsored by the North State Ecumenical Conference, which was established in 1968 and is comprised of Christian faiths in the greater Sacramento area.
January 21, 2025 - Event
Learn about the teachings of the Church on cremation, steps to take when cremation if your preferred option for end-of-life care, and how to be prepared through planning ahead.
Light snacks will be provided during the workshop.
January 22, 2025 - Event
Bishop Soto, joined by members of the clergy of Sacramento, will offer a Mass of Reparation for the sin of legalized abortion inflicting the people of California.
January 22 marks the anniversary of the lamentable 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Roe v. Wade.
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