We live in a world marked by war, geopolitical tensions, polarization, inequality, and rapid change. Conflicts destroy communities. They displace families and leave wounds that can last for generations.

In the midst of these challenges, the Church has a unique vocation to be a moral voice. A voice for peace when violence becomes normalized, hope when people become discouraged, human dignity when people are reduced to numbers, and dialogue when societies become divided.

The Church’s moral voice does not come primarily from institutional power. It comes from the Gospel and from our belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God. But this voice becomes credible only when the Church lives what she proclaims.

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.