Since January 1st falls on a Monday, there is no obligation to attend Mass on that day in the United States.

Both the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas are days of obligation to attend Mass. How does that work when Christmas begins on Sunday evening? Read this helpful article for more information!

On November 2nd we commemorate all the faithful departed. For Mass times at our cemeteries and to learn more about the traditions and practices of All Souls, click here.

All Saints Day - November 1st - is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is the day we especially celebrate all the saints in heaven, canonized or not! Click here to learn more about the Feast of All Saints.

Bishop Cotta offers a short reflection on Bl. Carlo Acutis (whose feast day is October 12th), and how he can inspire us during the National Eucharistic Revival.

Bishop Cotta has given permission for the distribution of the Precious Blood at Mass beginning July 1st. Click here to view the letter.

The USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship has been making a liturgical calendar for the United States available about a year and a half in advance of each liturgical year, though they required payment for any beyond the current year. Beginning this year, the calendars will be available in electronic format at no charge. The calendars for 2023, 2024, and 2025 are now available.

The USCCB Committee on Doctrine has published a document regarding the treatment of the body after death, explaining the rationale behind burial and cremation, while disapproving of the new methods of 'alkaline hydrolosis' and 'human composting'.

The Liturgical Preparation Aid from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is available in English and in Spanish for Lent, Triduum, and Easter, and includes a sample Order for a communal penance service with individual confession and absolution, frequently asked questions about the seasons, preparation sheets for the RCIA rites, as well as Holy Week.

The Spanish version of the USCCB's novena for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict may be found here.

The USCCB Divine Worship Committee has prepared a Novena in honor of Pope Benedict XVI. Traditionally, there would be a nine-day period of mourning from the day of a deceased pope's funeral. For Pope Emeritus Benedict this would be from January 5 to January 13. Click here for the novena.

The Sunday of the Word of God will be observed on January 22, 2023. Visit this link for resources on celebrating God's Word!

Mass with Bishop Cotta for Memorial Day at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery, 10am, May 30th. Mass at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Modesto, 10am.

Pope Francis has asked the entire Church to join him in consecrating all humanity, in particular Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25th. Click here for more information.

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at 6pm on Thursday, April 7th, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation. All are welcome!

The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 23rd, 2022) has been designated by Pope Francis as the Sunday of the Word of God. Click here for resources on observing this day.