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2 IN THE DIOCESE February 19, 2019 | The Valley Catholic February Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú 19 Diocese of San Jose Hosts Forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response By Liz Sullivan Benjamin Franklin once said that “by failing to prepare, you are prepar- ing to fail.” Taking those words into account, the Diocese of San Jose hosted a forum on Emergency Preparedness and Response on January 30 at Our Lady of Refuge Church. Close to 100 people from across the Diocese, including many chancery and parish staff members, came out to hear and learn from San Jose Police Depart- ment Chief Eddie Garcia and members of the department’s School Liaison Unit about safety in schools and parishes. “This shows a lot that the Diocese and all of you care enough that you asked us to come out here today,” said Chief Garcia. The Diocese of San Jose is home to 26 elementary schools and six high schools. Chief Garcia said that since the San- dy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, where 20 students and six staff were shot and killed, there have been 200 school shootings and 138 deaths. However, none in the Diocese, or in the City of San Jose. “There is no safer place for your kids than your school,” added Chief Garcia. “We take our training very seriously. Don’t think this will never happen at your school because it could. If you see something suspicious, say something.” The chief and members of the School Liaison Unit shared that San Jose Police, The Valley Catholic Publisher Bishop Patrick J. McGrath Executive Editor and Communications Director Liz Sullivan [email protected] Business Manager along with the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs’ Association, employ the “Run, Hide, Defend” program to re- spond to an active shooter. Among the tenets of the program are: • Plan and prepare ahead of time • Be aware of your environment • Always know your escape route • Never approach an officer dur- ing an active shooter event • Follow all instructions and keep a safe distance • Your survival options: RUN, HIDE, DEFEND “This is a tremendously important is- sue, especially over the last few months, so thank you for coming out,” said Diocese of San Jose Coadjutor Bishop Oscar Cantú. One of the organizers of the event was Diocese of San Jose Chancellor, Linda Tully. Among the next steps are: • Roll out an online training pro- gram for employees • Incorporate resource material in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) • Form a task force of interested priests, principals and staff from parishes and schools ro develop a Diocesan prevention and re- sponse plan. “I want to thank everyone for coming out,” she said. “This is just the beginning for us in the Diocese. We want to engage all of you and work with you to develop a diocesan plan. Stay tuned for details.” The Valley Catholic (ISSN 8750-6238) is published for the Diocese of San José, 19 times a year: twice monthly except in August, December, and January (when one issue is published). The Valley Catholic is not published in July. Periodical postage paid at San Jose, CA and additional mailing offices. The Valley Catholic is dated and mailed to all registered households in the Diocese of San Jose. Subscriptions: $25 per year within Santa Clara County; $35 per year outside Santa Clara County Rosie Zepeda [email protected] Postmaster: Send address changes to: Diocese of San José, 1150 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966 Production Manager Opinions, quotes, and views appearing in The Valley Catholic do not necessarily reflect those of The Valley Catholic and do not represent an endorsement by The Valley Catholic. 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First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95112-4966 [phone] PHONE | [phone] FAX [email protected] | tvc.dsj.org Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 10:30 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 3 p.m. Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 6 p.m., “A Local & Global Crisis: Viewing Clergy Sexual Abuse from the West Coast” – Speaker & Presentation, JST Berkeley, CA 20-22 Wed - Fri, 25th Priesthood Ordination Jubilee and Alumni Mass, St. Mary’s Seminary, Houston Texas 23 Sat, 2 p.m., Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, San Jose Sat., 6:30 p.m. ADA Dinner, Our Lady of Refuge Parish, San Jose 24 Sun, 11 a.m., Chinese New Year, Mass & Celebration, St. Joseph of Cupertino 25 Mon, 10 a.m. Provincial Meeting, Archdiocese of San Francisco Mon, 4 p.m. RECOSS Meeting, Region XI, San Juan Bautista 26 Tues, 9 a.m., RECOSS Mass and Meeting, Region XI, San Juan Bautista 27 Wed, 7:30 p.m. ILM visit, Cristo Rey High School, San Jose 28 Thu, 9:30 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thu, 2 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thu, 3:30 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Thu, 6:30 p.m. ADA Dinner, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, San Jose March 1 2 3 4 5 Fri, 8 a.m., Cristo Rey High School, Lenten Prayer and Visit, San Jose Fri, 11 a.m., MFCC Meeting, North America Presidents, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Fri, 6 p.m., The Goretti Group, Adoration/Benediction, Confessions and Mass, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Palo Alto Sat, 1 p.m., Extraordinary Latin Rite Mass, Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory, Five Wounds Church, San Jose Sat, 5 p.m., Mass and St. Patrick’s Celebration, Church of the Transfiguration, San Jose Sun, 11 a.m., Holy Korean Martyrs Parish, Pastor’s Installation, San Jose Mon, 10:30 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 1:30 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Mon, 6:30 p.m. ADA Dinner, St. Mary Parish, Gilroy Tues, 9 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 10:30 a.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 1:30 p.m., Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose Tues, 3 p.m. Internal Office Meeting, Diocesan Offices, San Jose COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE OLG4Life Conference: A Day of Healing February 23 @ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saint Frances Cabrini Parish, Essig Hall, 15333 Woodard Road, San Jose. All are invited to an OLG4Life Conference “A Day of Healing with Father Patrick Crowley, SS.CC. There will be a talk, prayers for healing and a Mass. See the flyer for registra- tion information. Chinese New Year Mass 2019 February 24 @ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saint Joseph of Cupertino, 10110 N. DeAnza Blvd., Cupertino. The parish community will welcome the Year of the Pig at its annual Chinese New Year mass. This mass (in English) will blend Christian faith with elements of traditional Chinese culture, including a ceremony to honor the ancestors. Bishop Oscar Cantú will be the special guest. A Chinese lunch and entertainment will follow in the parish hall; all are invited to bring different ethnic foods to share. For more information, please contact Father Greg Kimm at [email protected] or [phone] x24. Spiritual Masters with Father Kevin Joyce February 24 @ 3-5 p.m., Saint Lucy Parish, 2350 Winchester Blvd., Campbell. Father Kevin Joyce will be presenting on the Great Christian Spiritual Masters who led us in times of great trial and tribulation. Guests ages 15+ are welcome to join for these FREE monthly spiritual seminars. On the cover In this issue learn about the various religious communities in the Diocese of San Jose. Also, how the seminarians are settling in their second year at Mundelein Seminary. Deadline for the April 2, 2019 edition of The Valley Catholic is Friday, March 15, noon. Please submit to: [email protected]. ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your subscription, email us at: [email protected] Or cut out and mail to: The Valley Catholic 1150 N. First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112 Questions? Call [phone] Please correct my name Please correct my address We are receiving two copies. Please cancel this subscription. Please cancel this subscription.