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Diocese of San Jose Hosts Annual Diocesan Youth Retreat
Amidst the backdrop of Lake Tahoe, the Diocese of San Jose held its annual Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) June 10-14.
More than 280 young people,...
Young Adults and Religion
By Lauren Loftus
Young adults are much less likely than earlier generations to consider themselves...
Picture this: Nativity Night
Saint Martin of Tours Young Adults hosted their second paint night on December 8, this time painting nativity...
Pope Asks Bishops, Young People to Drop Their Prejudices as Synod Begins
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis asked bishops to be bold, honest, open-minded, charitable and, especially, prayerful as they begin a...
When Faithful Fans Experience More Than Baseball
On a beautiful day in September, 15 of Saint Martin of Tours’ parishioners enjoyed a day at the Oakland Coliseum. This was not an...
Father Steve Kim – Saint Francis High School
By Cian Keeney ’19
Many past and present Saint Francis High School students have marveled about Father Steve Kim’s ability to connect with the high...
Diocese Hosts First Youth Liturgical Musicianship and Composing Camp
The Diocese of San Jose (DSJ) under the guidance of the Director of Liturgy, Chris Wemp, successfully concluded its first Youth Liturgical Musicianship and...
Saint Martin of Tours Young Adults Hosted 3rd Annual Camping Trip
July 20-22 marked the 3rd Annual Young Adult Camping Trip hosted by the Saint Martin of Tours Young Adult (SMYA) ministry.
Each year SMYA has...
Saint Mary, Gilroy, Opens New Youth Center
A few years ago, Saint Mary (Gilroy) pastor, Father Robert Brocato, started a listening campaign for the parish to hear the wishes and needs...
Reflections on the Diocesan Youth Retreat
Cian Keeney ’19
Can one week in Lake Tahoe surrounded by fellow Catholic high schoolers deepen your faith? The Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) is an...