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"That our rituals must be different given the necessary precautions is only an invitation to look more keenly and listen more intently to the God who walks with us."

"Even in this extraordinary and challenging moment, we give thanks for what Jesus Christ has done for us by his life, death, and resurrection."

Today, Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and El Dorado County public school districts announced that they will close their campuses through the end of the school year; similar announcements may follow by other school districts.

We are prepared to continue to educate your students through Distance Learning, and we are also prepared to be back in school as soon as possible.

Bishop Jaime Soto invites the faithful of the Diocese of Sacramento join him via livestream during Holy Week.

An update to the Distance Learning announcement of Friday, March 27.

"Remember: Lent is not suspended. Holy Week, the Paschal Triduum, and Easter will come."

The Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See has published a note reminding both clergy and the Faithful of the salutary option of making an act of perfect contrition.

In order to obtain the plenary indulgence, individuals, with a spirit detached from any sin, unite spiritually through media to one of the following ways.

"It was a moving and emotional moment, and I urge my fellow Catholics, and every person of good will, to read and reread Pope Francis' beautiful meditation."