Diocese of Sacramento

09/08/2026

Too many of us undervalue the criticality sleep plays in our wellness- we cannot overlook what crucial healing occurs for us when we sleep.
Are you getting enough sleep?

Excerpt from "Practice Self-Care Always" - Ofelia Neri, MA, MS, LMFT
Healing & Hope
Diocese of Sacramento Staff Retreat (2/6/26)
https://scd.org/healingandhope

09/04/2026

The new of Catholic Herald shares powerful stories of veterans whose experiences of service and conflict have shaped their faith.

Read about Father Michael Vaughan, whose service during the Gulf War ultimately led him to the Catholic Church and the priesthood.

Also inside: Bishop Jaime Soto reflects on the enduring promise of American liberty and the sacrifices made to defend it; a local effort to honor Vietnam veterans; Catholics witnessing to the dignity of human life; and a celebration of 100 issues of Catholic Herald.

Read the newest issue and discover the stories of faith unfolding across the Diocese of Sacramento. https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/catholic-herald/sac0926

09/03/2026

Meet our new seminarians!

09/02/2026

Es fundamental recordar que, por mucho que deseemos cuidar y atender a los demás, no podemos descuidar nuestras propias necesidades físicas, mentales y espirituales. ¿Respetas tus propias necesidades de cuidado?

Excerpt from "Practicar El Autocuidado Es Sano" - Ofelia Neri, MA, MS, LMFT
Sanación y Esperanza

https://scd.org/healingandhope

08/31/2026

Meet our Diocese of Sacramento seminarians! 👋

This is Benjamin Condon, who is currently studying at St. Patrick's Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California.

In case you haven't seen it yet, check out his video interview from Vocation Awareness Week a few years back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UJdgnwi_U4.

Keep Ben in your prayers as he begins the new academic year and continues discerning the priesthood! 🙏

08/26/2026

We often only think of "stress" as only stemming from "bad things" in our lives- but any change in our lives, even good things, still can contribute as a "life stressor" and warrant the need for self-care to counteract the stress in our lives.

Do you ever think about what impact "life stressors" (even good ones) are having on your mental health and wellness?

Excerpt from "Practice Self-Care Always" - Ofelia Neri, MA, MS, LMFT
Healing & Hope

For more "Healing & Hope" information and resources visit https://scd.org/healingandhope

Diocese of Sacramento Staff Retreat (2/6/26)

08/25/2026

When prayers seem unanswered, where do we find hope?

In the latest issue of Catholic Herald, Olivia Keiner, LMFT, reflects on the often unseen grief of infertility and the Church's call to accompany those carrying this cross with compassion, dignity and hope.

Read “Responding to the wound of infertility” and discover more stories of faith, vocation and Spiritual Motherhood in the current issue of Catholic Herald.

August 13, 2026 Olivia Keiner, LMFT I remember the middle of May 2007 vividly. I was in my early thirties and many of my friends were having children. Baby shower invitations seemed to arrive one after another. I had been seeing specialists for years, enduring misdiagnoses, circular reasoning, and,....

08/20/2026

There's still time to grab early bird registration for Ministry Days!

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Have you gotten your ticket to Ministry Days 2026?
Purchase by Friday, August 21st to save $15 per ticket!
You don't want to miss our keynote speakers, workshops, vendors, or Mass!

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Diocese of Sacramento SCD Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Sacramento Vocations

08/20/2026

Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

08/19/2026

Together as Catholics, we can restore hope to our
brothers and sisters who are struggling. You are also
supporting your parish outreach in your immediate
community as 25% goes back to your parish. Please
consider giving generously to the Annual Catholic
Appeal. Watch how the Appeal helped keep one family
together and give online at www.scd.org/acagive