Province of St. Augustine in California

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is known as the "Apostle of Ireland." He preached the Catholic faith in Ireland for over 40 years and brought thousands of Irish people to the faith through his preaching and teaching. #StPatrick #StPatricksDay

Virtual Bilingual Retreat Register for free: omgcla.org/recollection English and Spanish Descriptions below Título: Jesus, el Santo Doctor: Una interpretación A...gustina, y la necesidad de sanación del alma. Extracto: San Agustin solía hacer referencias de Jesus como Santo Doctor en muchas de sus homilías y escritos. Como un hombre pecador, Agustin reconoció que sin la gracia sanadora de Jesus, el no podía lograr nada. Su estado de pecado solo podia ser sanado a través de Jesus. En esta pequeña charla, exploraremos la interpretación Agustina del Santo Doctor que San Agustin tanto usaba, y porque es relevante hoy en este periodo de incertidumbres y pandemia. Aquí presentaré tres diferentes escenarios en los que Jesus actúa como sanador y doctor. Cada uno de estos escenarios representa, del mismo modo, diferentes estados del alma y una dinámica diferente en la relación entre el/la paciente y el doctor. Title: "Jesus, The Divine Doctor: An Augustinian Interpretation and the Souls' need for healing" Abstract: St. Augustine used to make reference of Jesus as the divine doctor throughout many of his pastoral homilies and writings. As a sinner, Augustine recognized that without the divine touch of Jesus, he could accomplish nothing. His sinful state could only be healed and restored through the divine doctor: Jesus Christ. In this short discussion, I will be exploring the Augustinian interpretation of Augustine's Divine Doctor, and why it is relevant during this period of uncertainty and pandemic. Here, I will present three different scenarios in which Jesus acts as a healer/doctor to restore our social, physical, and spiritual life. Each one represent a different state of the soul and a different dynamic between "the patient" and "the doctor."

Fr. Jim Retzner distributes ashes on Ash Wednesday 2021 at St. Patrick’s Parish in San Diego. All in the diocese were asked to use individualized q-tips to help prevent the spread of contagion.

Rest In Peace Rev. James G. Thompson, OSA

The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Congratulation to our Bro. Elizandro Contreras, O.S.A. And Bro. Daniel Madden, O.S.A.

St. Patrick’s welcomes Fr. Sarfraz Alam, O.S.A. as associate pastor. Keep Fr. Sarfraz and his ministry in your prayer.

Pray for vocation.

Pray for those in formation!

Bro. Arturo Renteria, OSA, along with his classmates from the diaconate program of the diocese of San Diego, was installed, by Bishop John Dolan in the Ministry... of Reader. El Hermano Arturo Rentería, OSA, junto con sus compañeros del programa del diaconado de la Diocesis de San Diego, fue instalado, por el Obispo John Dolan en el Ministerio de Lectores.

A video filmed by our own Br. Dominic, what an amazing witness! https://youtu.be/tSc_TOQiIkk

We rejoice with our Midwest brothers as Br. Sam professed his Solemn Vows!

Feast of St. Augustine / Fiesta de San Agustin

Twenty-fifth ordination anniversary for Fr. James Retzner, OSA. Livestream, today, at 10:00 am time of California.

Twenty-faith ordination anniversary for Fr. James Retzner, O.S.A. Vasey Patio, St. Augustine High School, San Diego CA.

Fr. Bill, pray for us!

Today Fr. Ray Elam, OSA celebrated 50 years of priesthood. Ad multos annos!