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.

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With faith in the promise of the Resurrection, the Diocese of Sacramento mourns the passing of Deacon Charles Rasmussen, who entered eternal life on April 12, 2026, at the age of 93.

Deacon Charles was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Sacramento on June 15, 1996, and faithfully served the Diocese of Sacramento for 4 years before relocating to Idaho.

Services for Deacon Charles were held in April in Meridian, Idaho.

The Diocese was only recently informed of Deacon Charles’ passing and regrets the delay in sharing this notice with the faithful.

Please join us in praying for the eternal repose of Deacon Charles’ soul and for the consolation of his family, friends and all those he served during his years of diaconal ministry.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.