in the diocese
The Valley Catholic
February 25, 2014
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Order of Malta hosts World Day of Sick
By Roberta Ward
Members of the San Jose location
of the Order of Malta hosted a special
diocesan celebration of World Day of
the Sick, Feb. 15, at Santa Teresa Church,
San Jose, presided by Auxiliary Bishop
Thomas A. Daly, and concelebrated by
nearly a dozen local priests.
World Day of the Sick, since 1992,
has been designated by the Vatican as
an opportunity to give special attention
to those who are sick. This year marked
the eighth annual diocesan celebration.
Santa Teresa Parish hosts the event
because it is readily accessible for those
who may have mobility issues. Santa Teresa pastor, Father Christopher Bennett,
is also a chaplain in the Order of Malta
which serves as host of the e ٕ