I want to thank Fr. Bob, the parish staff and all our ministry leaders for keeping things running smoothly during my recent retreat and vacation. I spent my annual retreat at a Cistercian monastery in Vina, CA (near Redding). It...

Watch this exciting movie on Formed.org about Pope Francis and his capacity to bring renewal.   Earthquake, revolution, openness… How to define the “Francis effect”? This Pope has gained global popularity. His style is humble and joyful… How do people...

Last Saturday was a very special day for St. Raymond and for the universal Catholic Church. It was the 100th anniversary of the 1st apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima, Portugal. Over a succession of 6 months Mary...

Look around outside. Everywhere, especially because of the record-setting rains, we see new beginnings. Trees that have struggled over years of dryness are springing with new growth. Plants are growing, and, unfortunately, allergy sufferers are suffering. Newness is what this...