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Dear Friends in Christ:

After careful consideration and consultation, I have made the decision to file a Chapter 11 petition on behalf of the Diocese of Sacramento with the United States Bankruptcy Court in 2024. I expect to do so in March.

It is now clear to me that the only respectful, transparent, and fair way to address the substantial number of claims by those who have been abused by clergy and other members of the Church is to seek a court-supervised reorganization. This process will also allow me to sustain the sanctifying, teaching, and charitable work of the Catholic community in Northern California.

- Diocesan News

Language: English - Spanish

Q: How did the Diocese get in this situation?

We are in this situation because of grievous sins committed by individual priests and a small number of deacons and lay employees in our diocese. It is these evil acts that brought us to this place – not the victim-survivors of sexual abuse seeking to be heard.

- Diocesan News

As Catholics across the Diocese of Sacramento gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas and one of the patron saints of the diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at celebrations in her honor.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, located at 711 T St. in Sacramento. A procession will precede the Mass, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Bishop Soto will preside at a Mass at 5 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, located at 1162 Lincoln Way in Auburn.

Check your parish bulletin and websites for other Masses and celebrations in the diocese in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

- Your Stories

Alumni of the latest Lay Mission Project apostolate in the Diocese of Sacramento make one thing abundantly clear — the inner formation of the faithful reveals new and previously unexpressed ideas and possibilities for the body of Christ, the larger community, and the mission of Jesus.

As one participant put it, “We are the body of Christ born for this time.” Speaking of all Christians, he emphasizes the imperative vocation of the laity – the calling, here and now, from Jesus to go, share and love as unique persons with unique gifts.

Catholic Herald magazine features insights from three of 60 cohort members working faithfully to perpetuate the mission of Christ by honing their personal gifts and efforts.

- Diocesan News

Language: English - Spanish

Dear Friends in Christ:

After careful consideration and consultation, I have made the decision to file a Chapter 11 petition on behalf of the Diocese of Sacramento with the United States Bankruptcy Court in 2024. I expect to do so in March.

It is now clear to me that the only respectful, transparent, and fair way to address the substantial number of claims by those who have been abused by clergy and other members of the Church is to seek a court-supervised reorganization. This process will also allow me to sustain the sanctifying, teaching, and charitable work of the Catholic community in Northern California.

- Diocesan News

Language: English - Spanish

Q: How did the Diocese get in this situation?

We are in this situation because of grievous sins committed by individual priests and a small number of deacons and lay employees in our diocese. It is these evil acts that brought us to this place – not the victim-survivors of sexual abuse seeking to be heard.

- Diocesan News

As Catholics across the Diocese of Sacramento gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas and one of the patron saints of the diocese, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at celebrations in her honor.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, located at 711 T St. in Sacramento. A procession will precede the Mass, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Bishop Soto will preside at a Mass at 5 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, located at 1162 Lincoln Way in Auburn.

Check your parish bulletin and websites for other Masses and celebrations in the diocese in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

News & Events | Around the Diocese

- Diocesan News
Caring for God's People: Addressing the Wounds Inflicted by Clergy Abuse

- Diocesan News
Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento informs Catholic parishioners, employees, and community partners, that the diocese intends to file for reorganization of its debts in U.S. Bankruptcy Court by March 2024

- Nation-World
In 2022, parishioners from the Diocese of Sacramento contributed $141,857.84 to the collection

January 13, 2024 - Event

Respect life leaders and teams are invited to the annual respect life ministry gathering. Join Bishop Jaime Soto for Mass at 8 a.m., followed by the gathering from 9 a.m. to noon.


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