The Valley Catholic May 21, 2019 | Page 2

2 IN THE DIOCESE May 21, 2019 | The Valley Catholic OFFICIAL Appointments of Bishop Oscar Cantú Bishop Oscar Cantú has made the following appointments: Diocesan Curia (May 1 – June 30, 2019) Monsignor Francis V. Cilia Vicar General, Vicar for Clergy and Moderator of the Curia Father Brendan McGuire Vicar General for Special Projects Diaconal Ministry (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022) Deacon Armando Brambila Ministry of Charity, Word and Sacrament at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Jose May 21 22 23 24 25 Deacon Dinh Chu Ministry of Charity in the Pastoral Care to Vietnamese Catholics on the Periphery, with Liturgical Ministry at Our Lady of La Vang Parish in San Jose 26 27 28 29 Deacon Robert Lasalle-Klein 30 Ministry of Charity in the Pastoral Care to Hispanic Catholics of the Diocese, with Liturgical Ministry at Saint Cyprian Parish in Sunnyvale Deacon The Hoang Continuing Ministry to Catholic Charities, with Liturgical Ministry at Our Lady or Refuge Parish in San Jose Deacon Sunny Offorjebe Assisting in the Leadership of the Igbo Catholic Community in the Diocese of San Jose, with continuing Liturgical Ministry at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose Deacon Rubén Solorio Restorative Justice Ministry, with continuing Liturgical Ministry at Most Holy Trinity Parish in San Jose 31 June 1 2 4 5 8 9-15 Tues, 6:30 p.m., Mass of Thanksgiving of the Silver Jubilee to the Priesthood, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose Wed, 11 a.m., CNT Board Meeting, St. Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park Wed, 5:30 p.m., Catholic Schools Principal’s Appreciation Dinner, St. Clare Parish, Santa Clara Thurs, 7 p.m., Confirmation Mass, Our Lady of Peace, Santa Clara Friday, 9 a.m., Daily mass and visit, Five Wounds National Portuguese Parish, San Jose Friday, 6 p.m., Confirmation Mass, Saint Lucy Parish, Campbell Sat, 9:30 a.m., Group Confirmation Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose Sat, 1 p.m., Confirmation Mass, Our Lady of La Vang Community, St. Frances Cabrini Parish, San Jose Sun, noon, Mass, Our Lady of Peace, Santa Clara Sun, 7 p.m., Spanish Confirmation Mass, Christ the King Parish, San Jose Mon, 11 a.m., Memorial Day Mass, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos Tues, 7 p.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Mountain View Wed, 7:30 p.m., Fourth Annual Ramadan Interfaith Prayer Service, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose Thurs, noon, Pre-Ordination Luncheon, Transitional Deacons and Families, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph Fri, 9 a.m., Priesthood Ordination, OP, West Provincial, San Francisco Fri, 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Nativity School, Graduation Sat, 9:30 a.m., Ordination to the Priesthood, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose Sat, 2 p.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Francis of Assisi, San Jose Sat, 6 p.m., English Confirmation Mass, Christ the King Parish, San Jose Sunday, 10 & 11:30 a.m., Masses, St. Cyprian Parish, Sunnyvale Sunday, 5 p.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Mary’s Parish, Los Gatos Tues, 6 p.m., Catholic Charities, Caritas Reception, Palo Alto Wed, 9 a.m., National Conference Meeting, Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers, San Jose Wed, noon, DRE’s Annual Appreciation Luncheon, Church of the Transfiguration, San Jose Sat, 10 a.m., Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) Leadership Retreat, Mass and commissioning Sun-Sat USCCB – General Assembly, Baltimore Statement of Bishop Oscar Cantú – Ongoing Pastoral Care and Support for Victims/Survivors Bishop Oscar Cantú respects the decision of those dioceses in the state, who have chosen to participate in the California Independent Victim-Survi- vor Compensation and Reconciliation Program. There are many avenues for re- sponding and caring for the victims- survivors of clergy sexual abuse; the Diocese of San Jose continues to work directly with victims-survivors focus- ing on accountability and healing. Providing an opportunity for victims- survivors to be heard and know the Diocese believes them aids in their healing process. The Diocese of San Jose is not par- ticipating in the California Indepen- dent Victim-Survivor Compensation and Reconciliation Program. Victims- survivors continue to receive assistance from the Diocese, including counseling or spiritual direction and referrals to support groups. The Diocese strictly adheres to a The Valley Catholic Publisher Bishop Oscar Cantú Executive Editor and Communications Director Liz Sullivan [email protected] Business Manager zero-tolerance policy and promptly notifies law enforcement and child protective services, in accordance with mandated reporter laws, when abuse is reported. The Diocese cooperates with law enforcement during any necessary investigation. The s e ef for t s a r e le d by t he Diocesan Office for the Protection o f C h i l d r e n a n d Vu l n e r a bl e Adults. For more information, visit Statement from the Diocese of San Jose On May 2, the Diocese of San Jose was one of 12 Catholic diocese who received a letter from the California Attorney General’s Office asking the Diocese to preserve files and docu- ments that concern their compliance as mandatory reporters of child abuse to local law enforcement and is one of six dioceses to voluntarily present those 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. 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Even those who are not mandated reporters are reminded of the moral obligation to be aware of the signs of child abuse and to report it when there is a suspicion an abuse as occurred. In the spirit of transparency, the Diocese of San Jose is carefully review- ing the request and intends to cooper- ate with the Attorney General’s Office. Deadline for the June 25, 2019 edition of The Valley Catholic is Friday, June 7, 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.