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Over the past several weeks, several volunteers and I have had the privilege of meeting with nearly 100 parishioners to share this campaign's vision. Thanks to their generous response, we have already raised $1390,620 through 79 pledges. I am deeply grateful for this early support and hope that every member of our parish family will prayerfully consider making a sacrificial pledge, payable over five years, to help advance this important effort at St. Nicholas and St. William.Read More
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This study guide covers all fourteen ballot propositions: the law as it stands, what each measure would change, the strongest case on each side, the principles of Catholic social teaching that apply, and questions to weigh—with no recommendation on any measure.Read More
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Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it. Losing our loved ones is hard and often makes this a difficult time of year. We invite all who are grieving a significant loss—whether recent or long past—to join us for fellowship, reflection, and support. Please come to St. Nicholas Hall on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9:30 for hospitality with people you may know who likely share similar feelings. Our presentation and sharing will run from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.Read More
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The bishops do not tell Catholics how to vote; each person, aided by prudence, is responsible for making political choices through his or her properly formed conscience. This exercise of conscience begins with always opposing policies that violate human life or weaken its protection.Read More
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At St. Nicholas and St. William, children aren't just tolerated at Mass. We're truly glad they're here. If you've ever wondered whether your family belongs in the pews on a busy Sunday, the answer is a resounding YES!Read More
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Join a nationwide novena starting next Thursday for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, suggested actions, and more. Join THOUSANDS of Catholics in prayer Thursday, October 22 - Friday, October 30.Read More
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This October, our Diocese celebrates Respect Life Month. We are pleased to announce the start of Project Rachel in the Diocese of San José. Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church to those who have been involved in abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially trained volunteers to provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. A team from the Diocesan Office of Life, Justice and Peace has worked hard to make this ministry a reality.Read More
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Father Petri, a moral theologian currently serving at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, Kentucky, emphasized during a recent episode of Conversations with Consequences that confession is meant to be a swift, direct encounter with God's mercy rather than an open-ended psychological session.Read More
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The USCCB invites local parish communities to raise awareness, remove the stigma surrounding mental illness, and encourage spiritual and emotional care. Rooted in the "Healing and Hope" initiative, it emphasizes that no challenge or illness can diminish human dignity, because everyone is a beloved child of God.Read More
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The Catholic Church designates October as the month of the rosary.Read More -
We understand that finding time on a Saturday afternoon for Confession may be challenging for some. We are changing the place and time, but not the day of the week. We are moving to St. William Church starting October 7. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by Holy Mass at 6:00 pm.Read More -
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.Read More
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As we share this year's Impact Report, I thank God for each of you. These pages hold the work of an entire diocese, its parishes and schools, its ministries and offices; and, more than that, the story of what God has done among us. Every page tells a single story in many forms: lives changed, faith deepened, and communities strengthened by God's grace and by your generosity.Read More -
The St. Nicholas back parking lot needs significant asphalt repairs. After consulting with the Finance Advisory Council and the Diocese, we determined that the best long-term solution is to replace the existing asphalt with new, commercial-grade interlocking concrete pavers designed for vehicular traffic.Read More -
Thank you for supporting our parish's mission and ministries. In September, our average weekly collection was $22,768. You also generously donated to various important causes through our September special collections, totaling $5,796, or $1,449 per week. This brings our weekly September total to $24,217. We budgeted our Sunday Offertory income (less special collections) thus far (13 weeks x $25,000) at $325,000, and we received $286,000 (-$39,000).Read More
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So far, 51 families have pledged $594,000 (25%) toward our parish goal of $2,200,000. $440,000 will fund our 2026 Parish ADA goal. We will use 50% in our parish to support our three key investment priorities: Formation, Outreach, and Building Project. Your gift is more than financial support—it is a sign of faith in our parish's future and a tangible investment in our Diocese's spiritual life.Read More
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Voters will see 14 statewide propositions on the ballot, and each one could shape our state's future. Learn what each measure seeks to achieve, who supports or opposes it, and the arguments for or against it. You'll also find principles of Catholic Social Doctrine to help you form your conscience, discern the issues, and cast an informed vote. Know the issues. Form your conscience. Vote with confidence.Read More
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Those who attend an ACTS retreat share in an experience that has impacted more than one million lives worldwide since the first retreat in 1987. Numerous testimonies describe retreatants who were evangelized through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. They witness to becoming better fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, and children. For information, contact Michael Sternhagen ([email protected])Read More
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On the first Sunday of October, the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Sunday. Priests and deacons are encouraged to preach on the Church’s teachings on human life. As Catholics, we believe that every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. Every human life is therefore sacred and inviolable and should be protected and cherished from conception until natural death.Read More
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For approximately 2000 years, people have turned to the Catholic Church to enrich their lives. Through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), Jesus Christ offers an everlasting life- a life beyond this one. Join us and begin your journey through the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA). The initiation journey is for adults and children (7 to 17 years old) seeking to join the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Initiation or to complete their Christian initiation through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.Read More
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