With faith in the promise of the Resurrection, the Diocese of Sacramento mourns the passing of Rev. William Patrick Kinane, who entered eternal life on October 22, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born on November 2, 1932, in County Tipperary, Ireland, Father Kinane was ordained to the priesthood on June 16, 1957, at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Thurles, Ireland. Later that year, he came to California to begin nearly seven decades of priestly service to the Diocese of Sacramento.

Throughout his ministry, Father Kinane served in parishes across Northern California, beginning at St. Joseph Parish in Redding and St. Mel Parish in Fair Oaks. He also served as a prison chaplain at the California Conservation Center in Susanville and Folsom State Prison.

With faith in the Risen Lord, the Diocese of Sacramento mourns the passing of Monsignor Russell G. Terra, who entered eternal life on October 19, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born in Sacramento on February 26, 1936, Monsignor Terra was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1962, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by Bishop Alden J. Bell.

Throughout his priestly ministry, Monsignor Terra served in parish ministry, Catholic education and diocesan leadership. His early assignments included the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Bishop Armstrong High School in Sacramento.

This study guide covers all fourteen ballot propositions: the law as it stands, what each measure would change, the strongest case on each side, the principles of Catholic social teaching that apply, and questions to weigh—with no recommendation on any measure.

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