The Valley Catholic December 10, 2013 | Page 4

4 in the diocese December 10, 2013 T he Valley Catholic Faith Formation Conference provides array of current topics in Church HUMAN TRAFFICKING was the focus of an exhibit at the Faith Formation Conference. Sister Claudia McTaggart, SND, who serves on the Catholic Network to End Human Trafficking of the Dioceses of San Jose and Monterey, shares information with Linda Batton, Director of Social Ministries for the Diocese of San Jose. ‘Season of Hope’ pre-Christmas performances at St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica will be presenting its annual “Season of Hope” free performances series, Dec. 12-23, 7:30 pm (8 pm on Dec. 15), featuring: Thurs., Dec. 12, Notre Dame High School; Fri., Dec. 13, California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Byung Woo Kim, Conductor (cyporchestra. org); Sat., Dec. 14, San Jose State University, Conductor, Jeffry Bens