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Posts here reflect the thoughts, views, and insights of a native Silicon Valley Catholic (not the diocese), Mary Pope-Handy.-
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Feeling like you belong at Church
In Silicon Valley, there are so many opportunities to attend Mass that it’s very easy to drift from Mass to Mass and yet never feel a sense of belonging to the particular group with whom you are worshiping. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Alienation & Belonging, Parish Life, Spirituality
Tagged belonging, hospitality, welcoming
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The Season of Hope free musical concert series in San Jose
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, the seat of the Diocese of San Jose, hosts an annual free musical concert series, “The Season of Hope”, each year in the church. The December 2011 schedule begins on Dec. 12th and runs … Continue reading
Minister of Parish Life – When a Lay Person Acts As Pastor
As one consequence of the ongoing shortage of priests, we are seeing the emergency of more lay leadership at the parish level. When the role of pastor cannot be held by a priest, the job title is changed to “Minster … Continue reading
Posted in Local Church History, Parish Life
Tagged dorothy carlson, minister of parish life, parish, st. justin
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Catholics Relocating to Silicon Valley: Welcome to a Wonderfully Diverse Church Community!
If you are Catholic and moving to the San Jose – Silicon Valley area, you’re in luck and we hope you’ll feel right at home. We enjoy a very vibrant Catholic community here, with lots of parishes, Masses in a … Continue reading
Posted in Parish Life
Tagged Catholic, languages, Mass, Roman Catholic, San Jose, Silicon Va
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