The Catholic Herald Online News Local news from The Catholic Herald, Diocese of Sacramento http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org en Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:43:57 -0800 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:33:17 -0800 FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish now home of Shroud of Turin exhibit Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Sacramento is now home to a replica of the permanent exhibit on the Shroud of Turin. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100306shroud.html 20733151-287D-11DF-AAEA-000A9592DDCE-11904-0000001FD4B4F212-FFA Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:33:32 -0800 Bishop Gallegos’ body will be moved to new tomb in bid for sainthood The body of Bishop Alphonse Gallegos will be exhumed later this month from St. Mary Cemetery in Sacramento to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church as part of his bid for sainthood. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100306gallegos.html FB40E5BD-287C-11DF-AAEA-000A9592DDCE-11904-0000001F39C1F3A3-FFA Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:32:52 -0800 Amador County Catholics raise needed funds for toddler’s surgery The parish communities of Amador County have raised much needed funds for a local toddler's surgery. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100306toddler.html DE16B540-287C-11DF-AAEA-000A9592DDCE-11904-0000001EC044129A-FFA Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:31:50 -0800 Youth ministries, parishes use social networks to spread the good news Online communities and social networks offer opportunities for youth ministers and other church leaders to evangelize and spread the word about their ministries. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100220networks.html AF03B840-1DA3-11DF-A466-000A9592DDCE-19141-000000320EFC4E12-FFA Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:12:08 -0800 Mentoring program aims to help new pastors, build fraternity The diocese's new Mantle of Elijah mentoring program for priests is assisting new pastors in their human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral dimensions of their new role. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100220mentoring.html 94915DDA-1DA3-11DF-A466-000A9592DDCE-19141-00000031A0D110DF-FFA Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:11:09 -0800 ‘Catholics Come Home’ sees some success in drawing people back to church A survey of parish staff members and Catholics Come Home parish leaders finds that Mass attendance has increased an average of 11 percent in more than half of the 57 parishes that responded to the survey. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100220comehome.html 665C18C4-1DA3-11DF-A466-000A9592DDCE-19141-00000030E053EA52-FFA Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:10:25 -0800 Charities rely on Annual Catholic Appeal The diocese's Annual Catholic Appeal assists more than 100 social service programs, including the St. Vincent de Paul Society's food locker at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Carmichael, which is seeing a greater number of persons in need. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100206appeal.html F0AF49D6-14E0-11DF-BA94-000A9592DDCE-12677-000000286DA632C2-FFA Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:37:56 -0800 Family life coordinator hopes to provide tools for strong marriages Jennifer Collins, new family life and catechesis program coordinator for the diocese, will be overseeing marriage preparation programs. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100206family.html CC2DD690-14E0-11DF-BA94-000A9592DDCE-12677-00000027D593E280-FFA Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:36:51 -0800 Bishop urges ‘boldness to speak for dignity of the unborn’ Bishop Jaime Soto urged those attending the annual pro-life Mass to speak for the dignity of the unborn and the sanctity of every human person. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100206life.html 91E162E2-14E0-11DF-BA94-000A9592DDCE-12677-00000026E2B9249E-FFA Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:35:44 -0800 Schools look to broader marketing techniques to combat drop in enrollment The diocese is introducing a public relations and marketing plan for Catholic elementary schools, designed to attract and retain families in Catholic schools in the current uncertain economic climate. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100123marketing.html B915E828-06D4-11DF-9736-000A9592DDCE-5657-000000ABF55F2987-FFA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:34:15 -0800 Diocese announces closure of John Paul II School in south Sacramento All of the students at John Paul II School in south Sacramento, which will close in June, will be offered places at the new regional school, St. Patrick’s SUCCEED Academy. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100123jp2school.html 90415358-06D4-11DF-9736-000A9592DDCE-5657-000000AB4B48E04B-FFA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:33:06 -0800 Use technology as tool for good, say high school educators Technology has become so integrated in high school education that its almost as common as a three-ring binder or a mechanical pencil, say educators at Catholic high schools. http://catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100123technology.html 6C1AD0F8-06D4-11DF-9736-000A9592DDCE-5657-000000AAB4B165BC-FFA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:32:06 -0800 60 years later, Mercy Sisters recall ‘glorious adventure’ of coming to U.S. Five Sisters of Mercy, who made a journey to America 60 years ago to enter religious life, recall the journey to their new homein 1949 and the continuing journey of their vocations. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100109sisters.html DD812E97-FEFF-11DE-8F63-000A9592DDCE-10811-000000BF91C281A2-FFA Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:23:45 -0800 Celebrating 60 years of service, retreat center adapts to changing times Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, which celebrates 60 years of service in the diocese, provides a home for diverse groups who meet for retreats and conferences. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100109retreat.html A5E1BBD8-FEFF-11DE-8F63-000A9592DDCE-10811-000000BEAA0D26F6-FFA Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:22:40 -0800 New administrator of Camp ReCreation looks to expand programs Camp ReCreation, a residential summer program for adults and children with developmental disabilities, looks to expand, according to its new administrator. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/100109recreation.html 78D23118-FEFF-11DE-8F63-000A9592DDCE-10811-000000BDEE577A2C-FFA Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:20:51 -0800 Teens energizing teens in Solano youth ministries Youth ministries in Solano Deanery parishes are flourishing as teens, parents, youth and young adult ministers collaborate on programs and events. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091212teens.html 76D901BF-0EFE-4DF0-8BA5-01491B707DCE Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:22:01 -0700 New facility at Stanford Settlement will serve more teens The new Carl R. Hansen Teen Center at Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center in Sacramento is the fulfillment of a dream of many years to provide more programs for youths. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091212stanford.html C0DFFC14-268A-40AF-8F6E-9C39F9F44F3B Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:21:27 -0700 Interactive Web site will promote networking for Catholics Come Home A new interactive Web site, www.WelcomeHomeNorCal.com, will be featured with the Catholics Come Home ad campaign during Advent to welcome inactive Catholics back to the church. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091212comehome.html 44C005BD-54B4-4EB8-B60D-01A65046C47C Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:20:49 -0700 A leader reflects As Bishop Jaime Soto marks his first anniversary as shepherd of the diocese, he speaks with The Herald about the joys and challenges of his ministry. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091121aniversary.html AEA3E5C2-08AD-43AA-BF2B-4FF3A9837E8B Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:02:58 +0000 New principal named for regional school Laura Allen, current principal of St. Mary School in Sacramento, has been named as new principal of the St. Patrick SUCCEED Academy in south Sacramento, which will open in August 2010. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091121principal.html 2FA3A68B-F8DD-4D00-8D0E-85570FB9F7BC Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:05:31 +0000 Volunteer’s love of helping people has been a lifelong quest Irma Michel of Good Shepherd Parish in Elk Grove has devoted a lifetime to community work and volunteerism. http://www.catholicheraldsacramento.org/articles/091121volunteer.html 6AC05534-55FF-42A1-8D9A-41166D71C07F Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:06:05 +0000