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IN THE DIOCESE PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Patrick J . McGrath has made the following appointments , effective July 1 , 2017 :
Father Fabio Schilereff , I . V . E .
Father Generoso Geronimo Vicar for Priests ( part-time while remaining as Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary Parish in Gilroy )
Father Jon G . Pedigo Director for Advocacy and Community Engagement at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Father Andrzej Salapata Incardinated into Diocesan Presbyterate with Hospital Ministry at O ’ Connor Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center , and residence at Saint Clare Parish in Santa Clara
Father Henri-Claude Testamar , c . s .
Deacon Juan Aquino
Parochial Vicar , Our Lady of Peace Parish Santa Clara ( August 31 – December 15 , 2017 )
Parochial Vicar , Holy Cross Parish San Jose ( September 1 )
Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish Morgan Hill
August 22 , 2017 | The Valley Catholic
Statement of San Jose Bishop Patrick J . McGrath on Recent Events in Charlottesville , Virginia
Tolerance is one of founding principles of the United States . It is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence , which declared : “ We hold these truths to be self-evident : that all men are created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ; that among these are life , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness .” Sadly , we have not always lived up to such lofty rhetoric , as evidenced most notably in the practice of slavery , the internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War and racism and bigotry that historically have scarred our society . But we have the capacity to learn from past errors , and we continue to do so . The American dream lives on , in spite of the many challenges we still face . But it is threatened .
Recent events in Charlottesville , Virginia , are indicative of the limits of tolerance . The hate-driven speech and actions of neo-Nazis , white supremacists , and the KKK are rooted in a racism that can find no home in this country or our world . To invoke the name of God as justification for racist bigotry is an affront to all believers .
Santa Clara County , in which we are privileged to live , to raise families , and to contribute to the common good , is enriched by the religious , cultural and ethnic diversity of its residents and workers . This diversity is not only our strength ; it is also our beauty . As Catholics , we are involved in a dialogue that builds bridges within our own parishes and diocese and with the larger community . We cherish the descendants of those who were here before the Europeans , as well as all whose relatives – or even themselves – have come to this Valley in successive waves of immigration . In the same way , we must foster and defend the rights and the dignity of all who are vulnerable because of their race , gender , religion , sexual orientation , age , language or any other defining characteristic .
I ask our Catholic community – and all people of good will – to join with me in prayer and work that is rooted in justice and peace .
Deacon Jaime Garcia Reverend Mr . Benjamin Norman
Father Vincent Bui , PSS
Father Kevin P . Joyce
Father Andres C . Ligot
Father Gerald Nwafor
Father Walter Suárez
Monsignor Eugene O ’ Donnell Father Robert E . Hayes
Saint Maria Goretti Parish , San Jose
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory San Jose ( September 4 )
In residence , Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Jose
In residence , Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Jose
Bishop ’ s Appointee to the Council of Priests
Bishop ’ s Appointee to the Council of Priests
Bishop ’ s Appointee to the Council of Priests
Priest Retirement Board Priest Retirement Board
Father Jon G . Pedigo Appointed to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Effective July 1 , 2017 , Bishop McGrath appointed Father Jon Pedigo to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County , where he has assumed the role of Director for Advocacy and Community Engagement . In doing so , Father Pedigo continues his work on behalf of projects for peace and justice , engaging parishes , and the wider community in this work .
This appointment deepens the collaboration between Catholic Charities and the Diocese of San Jose , specifically the Witness efforts within the Department for Evangelization . It is hoped that it will result in greater awareness and increased efforts in the work of social justice in the Diocese of San Jose and Santa Clara County . Through this partnership , parishes will be able to engage in the work of social service and social change more effectively and so have greater impact .
“ I am grateful to Bishop McGrath for Father Pedigo ’ s appointment to Catholic Charities ,” said Gregory R . Kepferle , CEO of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County . “ I am confident that Father Pedigo ’ s leadership will help strengthen the Church ’ s advocacy efforts , which is also an important strategic priority for our agency . Welcome , Father Pedigo !”
Father Walter Suárez Sabbatical , Rome , October 4 , 2017
Joseph Naylor Chief Development Officer ( July 24 , 2017 )
On the Cover
Archbishop John Raphael Quinn , center , is flanked by Bishop Carlos Sevilla , S . J ., and Bishop Patrick J . McGrath , with Bishop Joseph Pepe , of Las Vegas , and Archbishop George Niederauer , late Archbishop emeritus of San Francisco , standing behind them during the 25th anniversary Mass of the Episcopal ordination of Bishop Sevilla and Bishop McGrath in 2014 . ( Photo courtesy of Kerri Antes )
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