The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento serves 20 counties of northern California.
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The November-December 2024 issue of Catholic Herald magazine has been published. The theme for this issue is multicultural issues. The digital edition of the magazine is available at https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/catholic-herald/sac1124
Dear Friends in Christ:
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated on December 8. This year December 8th falls on a Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent. Since the Sundays of Advent are more prominent and take precedence, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be transferred to the following Monday, December 9, 2024.
All the Faithful are reminded that the Immaculate Conception is observed as a Holy Day of Obligation. We are obliged to celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass in honor of the sacred mystery of prevenient grace that prepared the young virgin of Nazareth to be the mother of the Redeemer and share in the saving work of her Son, Jesus.
Parishes in the Diocese of Sacramento will take up a special collection during weekend liturgies Nov. 16-17 for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
This Advent decide to live differently, let's live in hope.
Sometimes it is easy to get lost in the worries of the world and become weary and exhausted. Let us listen and ponder on Isaiah's words “They that have Hope in the Lord will renew their Strength” Isaiah 40:31
Bring your parish staff and leaders together for a day of reflection to focus on the Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope!
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