Bishop’s New Endowment will Strengthen Church Leaders and Families

by Marie Galetto-Dugoni When Bishop McGrath arrived in 1998 at coadjutor bishop, we had a Mass of welcome. In his homily, he said, “It is my promise and pledge to you that in all things and above all things I will open my life to the transforming love of God, in order...

On a Firm Foundation: Vocations in my Life

By Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director A few weeks ago I attended the memorial Mass for Sister Joan Panella, SNDdeN. Sister Joan was a friend who was also my high school English teacher and college counselor at Notre Dame High School in San Jose. When friends and...

On a Firm Foundation: My Work Family

Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director My friend Susan often speaks of gratitude for both the family into which she was born, and the family she chose. I am blessed to be part of the family that she chose. Maybe it’s luck, but many of us have great family...

On a Firm Foundation: Aunt Mary’s Pizza Night

By Mary Quilici Aumack If you’ve read even a few of my articles, you know that I am BIG on tradition, from the sacramental to the silly. I deeply appreciate the rituals of our faith, delighting in the Eucharist and attendant songs, prayers and gathering. AND I love...

On a Firm Foundation: Pioneering Ambassadors

By Mary Quilici Aumack A few weeks ago, we held our inaugural Mass of Celebration for founding members of the Society of Saint Joseph. You can read about it in Liz Sullivan’s article in the October 23 issue. The Society of Saint Joseph recognizes individuals and...

Bishops and Society Founding Members Celebrate Inaugural Legacy Mass

By Carolina Scipioni & Marie Galetto On October 14th, 2018 we gathered at Saint Christopher Parish as a community of faithful to thank and recognize the Founding Members of the Society of Saint Joseph at the Diocese’s first ever Legacy Mass. Named after our...