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by Reverend Matthew R. Mauriello  Tradition tells us that the Rosary, as a form of prayer, was given to St. Dominic by Mary, the Mother of God, who entrusted it to him as an aid in the conflicts [...]

A few weeks ago, we started the first phase of our Parish Renewal Initiative entitled Communal Discernment. This is our opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to help us gather our thoughts so we can [...]

What is Priesthood Sunday?  Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of [...]

Friends,   Last week, I shared with you that Leah Harris, Pastoral Associate for Pastoral Care and Spirituality has decided to move on from Holy Spirit to assume a new ministry at Santa Clara [...]

Every October 4th is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. As part of tradition, we often associate this day with the blessing of animals. This is because of Saint Francis’ deep respect and [...]

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you.” These are [...]

Dear Holy Spirit family,  After 13 years of serving on the Parish staff, I will be returning to the role of parishioner. With your love and support, I have learned much about ministry and [...]

St. Matthew was one of the twelve Apostles and the traditional author of the first Gospel of the New Testament. The son of Alpheus, he was presumably born in Galilee. Matthew collected taxes from [...]

Catechesis is most effective when rooted in the life of the family, the domestic church. Through healthy and faith-filled interaction within the domestic church, and through regular active [...]

If you have ever wondered about the Catholic Church and wanted to join, we have a process for you. Maybe you wanted to be part of this Parish/School community. Maybe you haven’t received all your [...]