Father William P. Kinane, who died October 22 at age 93, faithfully served the Diocese of Sacramento for nearly seven decades through parish leadership, prison chaplaincy and pastoral ministry.
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.
The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project is a dedicated initiative with a single mission: to honor and remember the courageous men and women who have served the nation. The permanent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall planned for Citrus Heights is envisioned to be a place where the community can gather, reflect and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by America’s heroes.
Father Michael Vaughan had no way of predicting the trajectory of his life when he enlisted with the U.S. military at 18 years old. Yet, it was his years in the Army that led him to conversion, and eventually to the Catholic Church and his priestly vocation.
Bishop Soto beautifully calls to mind the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address and the depth they carry in light of the sacrifices made by men and women in the military