Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ -

The special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV began on January 10, 2026 and runs through January 10, 2027 on the occasion of the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. His death is observed as the Transitus.

Transitus is a Latin term meaning "passage" or "crossing over". It specifically refers to the annual Franciscan celebration of St. Francis of Assisi's passing from earthly life to life with God, held on the evening of October 3rd, the eve of his feast day. It is a commemoration of his death, marking his transition rather than focusing solely on sorrow.

The Jubilee Year promotes spiritual renewal through his example of peace, poverty, and care for creation. And, in a special way, that the peace of Christ might echo in our world.

Join us for the premiere of a special choral program, titled Francis, composed by distinguished UCLA professor Dr. Richard Danielpour.

With a diverse sonic landscape, Francis orchestrates three main elements that shape our humanity—curiosity, generosity, and compassion. Speaking from the soul, Dr. Danielpour shares that the story of Saint Francis of Assisi allows us to look at the Power of Love rather than the Love of Power, as he represents how people must love and accept their neighbors, regardless of class, gender, race, or their beliefs.

Especially in a time when our nation is endlessly divided, Dr. Danielpour invites us through the rich harmonies and emotional prose in Francis to consider that human beings are more alike than unalike, challenging our notions of humanity.

Peace and blessings,

Father Gil

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Jesus calls us to share the Good News, to forgive, to serve. He breathes on the disciples the Holy Spirit, equipping them with the power and courage to fulfill their mission. The Church is thus born from belief coupled with action. 

This same Spirit is given to us. We, too, are called to be Christ’s presence in our homes, workplaces, and communities. And we walk together as a Church. One way we answer this call is by supporting Together in Mission, which sustains the Church’s mission through ministries of education, service, and outreach. Your gift helps send the Church into the world, just as Christ sent his first disciples.

Please make your gift today at Together in Mission Annual Appeal. Thank you.

For peace in every nation: for an end to the war in Iran, Ukraine. For all those wounded and killed and for the safety of service members in harm's way. For peace, may the light of the Holy Spirit transform hearts so that all may seek the way of peace together, let us pray to the Lord:

For our immigrant sisters and brothers living in fear of deportation, may the Lord accompany them through the ministry of the Christian community:

For the healing, comfort, and peace of the sick, Gwen Thompson, Bernadette Tee, Grace L'Manian, Jeannie Cheng, Richard Welch, Catherine Peacock, Dan Bianco, Nancy Campbell, Gary Orfield, Manolo Velez, Victoria T. Picard, Amparo Haber, Shirley Ruess, Sister Irene Wright, Melinda Nadres, Greg Tinsley, Jack & Vicki Phillips, Tel Ramon, Mary Pat Cooper, Todd Wiench, Bernadette Tee, Estrella and John Monzon, Charles Candel, Marisa Kavanau, Carol King Wolcott, John Wolcott, Angel Appleton, Clark Gassan, Lohriena Lohrie Counts, Nora McCormick Heinen, Weldon Tilley, Paul Lannan, Eileen Gaffney.

For the eternal rest of our beloved departed, Debbie Battaglia, Madeleine Lord, Cecile Bianco, Mary Loberg, Mary Claire Arbus, Dolores Diaz, Grace Hiney, Robert Cimiluca, Antonia T. Semar, Gary Bourgeois, Andrew Politz, Pauline Zaloski, James Wilkie, Father Richard Chilson, CSP, Father Daniel McCotter, CSP, Zenaida B. Chua, Antonia T. Semar, Mike Lanning, Jaroslan Witkoski, Susan Burkhard, Connie Pobre, John A. Woodward IV, Terry Casey, Darrel Bengry, Joan Doyle, Cristina Mirendolf, Elaine Vucelich, Marietta Lavin, Jeffrey Graham, Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Robert J. Burns, John 'JJ' Goldrick, Dellie Abad, James Kennedy, José Fernandez, Terry O'Malley Seidler, Rich Puppione, Christie Farmer, Alfred Ruess, Christohper Hudlin, Alan Culver, Laura James, Anne Marie Hannick, Father Greg Goethals, SJ, Ron Schuster, Bobby Burks, Father Jack Lynch, CSP, Arlene Havel, Phil Duncan, Michele Kearin, Father Brad Schoeberle, CSP, Mary Tokuza, Haruko Hiromura, Donny Kie, Cesar Robeniol, Nellie Scholar, may they rest in peace.