I will follow you Lord wherever you go

We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo

New wesite: https://www.stpatrickschurchsd.org/ 

Saint Patrick Catholic Parish

The Catholic Church Explained

We, the church of Saint Patrick, in the community of North Park,

of the Roman Catholic Diocese and City of San Diego,

declare this to be our primary mission:

to come together to celebrate the Eucharist,

hear God’s word proclaimed,

give praise and thanksgiving to God,

and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

We believe that by freely sharing our faith, talents, and treasures,

we discover Christ’s presence among us and bring Him to others.

We have a strong desire to give and receive love, service, peace, support,

and fellowship, within our families, our parish, our community, and the world.

Open to the power of the Holy Spirit, we pursue this mission faithfully and lovingly.

Zeal gets a bad rap these days

 

Peter is the mirror of every disciple

 

A Catholic Revival Is Taking Root on America’s College Campuses

The “hybrid mission”: How young people live their faith and seek it out—online or in person? What research reveals

Jorge Enrique Mújica

The screen appears to be a gateway rather than necessarily a destination

A Catholic Revival Is Taking Root on America’s College Campuses, according to new research

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The numbers become even harder to dismiss when sacramental life is considered alongside them.

France legalizes euthanasia but also safeguards the right to conscientious objection

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The decision does not overturn France’s legalization of euthanasia. Rather, it establishes a boundary around the institutions and individuals expected to participate in the new system—and, in doing so, gives religious freedom a significant foothold within a law that had initially offered little room for conscientious dissent

The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again — and 2027 Could Change Everything

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At the current pace, 2026 could surpass last year’s unprecedented total of 530,724 officially certified pilgrims

‘Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amid Life’s Tough Transitions’ By Courtney Ellis

Facts & Faith Fridays bridges science and faith to host By Rachel Pierce

Public health from the pulpit: First steps for clergy to help create healthier communities By Alejandra Salemi

A church and health center collaborate to provide care for people with substance use disorder By Lindsay Peyton

Independent review board clears Father Michael Pfleger

Dolly Parton never hid her faith and never used it against anyone. That’s why everybody loved her. Relevant: Dolly Parton talked about God for 60 years and managed never to make it a dividing line. She wanted God to work through her without anyone feeling preached at.   Gary residents turn to prayer as power outage stretches into third week WFYI: Speakers at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church stressed the importance of community at this moment. While the congregation prided itself on its resilience, some said the city needs to demand more for its residents.   Independent review board clears Father Michael Pfleger, reinstated as senior pastor at St. Sabina Church WGN9: The longtime pastor of St. Sabina Church on Chicago’s South Side was reinstated as senior pastor after an investigation into a decades-old sexual abuse allegation.   American synagogues are spending more than ever on security. How much is enough? The Forward: As they prepare for the High Holidays amid formidable threats, Jewish leaders are confronting the question: How do you protect an open religious community without turning it into a fortress?   I want to serve a dying church Mockingbird: New life occurs not because we assert ourselves with renewed determination and new vigor but because we surrender ourselves to the God for whom “all things are possible,” writes Tony Robinson.

Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list

Vatican official in Russia: War in Ukraine must end, but not through military means

Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that the conflict much be resolved through the political and diplomatic process and for the need to step up cooperation on humanitarian issues.

Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments

The pontiff made Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list this month in “the originals” category, but what is it about his papal style that the fashion world finds compelling?

Israeli court acquits nun’s attacker, orders up to 6 years in psychiatric care

The Aug. 26 ruling ordered Yona Schreiber to be committed to an inpatient treatment facility for a maximum six years, though he may be released early at the discretion of the facility.

Augustinian priests: St. Monica had ‘great interior strength’

Two Augustinian priests living in Rome explain why the woman they refer to as their “grandmother” continues to be a source of hope and inspiration.

Man in viral church video was removed by outsiders, Los Angeles Archdiocese says

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming.

Hundreds of faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador

While faith leaders describe conditions in El Salvador as “unsafe,” the U.S. government has classified the country as a low-risk destination.

Watchdog group flags safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after death of teenager

Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured at the clinic.

Chicago priest reinstated after being cleared in sex abuse investigation

After reviewing a joint investigation, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has approved Father Michael Pfleger to return to ministry “effective immediately.”

San Francisco archbishop urges new Nigerian priests to be ‘friends and fathers’ to their people

“The people of God must know that the priest is with them, that he is for them, and that he acts only with their best interest in mind,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone told 14 newly ordained priests.

Catholic conversions surge on college campuses, Hallow data shows

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years.

High-ranking Vatican official to meet with Putin’s adviser in Russia

With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a facilitator in bringing about a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Nevada Catholic churches open doors amid northern Nevada wildfires

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

Who is Jesus, truly, for me? Leo XIV’s answer

 

German Millionaire Offers 500 Euros for Every Child Baptized

The Pope Arrives, Rupnik Departs: Lourdes Shrine Announces Permanent Mosaic Ceiling by Former Jesuit Accused of Abuse

Covadonga Asturias

Lourdes to Cover All of Rupnik’s Mosaics, Turning a Controversial Artwork into a Test of Healing

Catholic church vandalized in Israel’s capital amid ongoing attacks

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Israeli police arrested a local man in his twenties on August 16 on suspicion of vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa, after several religious statues were found smashed and crosses broken

New platform to help clergy turn sermon archives into books

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Your Book Pro, a British book-writing and publishing platform, allows Christian leaders to upload sermon recordings, transcripts, notes and existing documents. It identifies the main messages, stories, quotations and recurring themes, then suggests the strongest concepts around which a book could be built.

Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word Appoints New Council (With a Majority of External Members) and Announces New Official Website

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At the center of the new arrangement is a general council whose members have been approved by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Satué, who has full governing authority over the institute, appointed five principal collaborators

What Should Good AI Legislation Look Like? Leo XIV Offers Guidance to Catholic Legislators

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Address to the Participants in the Meeting of the “International Catholic Legislators Network”

What does the Mexican Catholic Church say about MORENA’s reform, which aims to censor news reports in the media?

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Mexican Bishops Warn Against the State Becoming an “Arbiter of Truth” in Media Regulation

Canadian Army Bans Service Members from Invoking God: Here’s the Catholic Church’s Response

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Canada’s Military Chaplaincy Faces a New Test Over Prayer, Conscience and Religious Freedom

German Millionaire Offers 500 Euros for Every Child Baptized; German Diocese Responds with These Measures

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The Diocese of Augsburg has chosen to distance itself from the scheme, identifying a question that goes deeper than the amount of money involved

Questions about liturgy: When Candles Should Be Used

Fr. Edward McNamara

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

It Was a Masonic Temple; Now the Church Is “Baptizing” It and Converting It into a Catholic Space, Thanks to Saint Joseph

Rafael Manuel Tovar

The building was home to the local Masonic lodge for nearly a century; in November 2026, it will be handed over to the Catholic educational institution, which will open its doors to the entire Steubenville community.

Iraq’s Court of Cassation affirms woman’s right to be classified as Christian in state’s official database

ZENIT Staff

Country’s highest court for civil, criminal, and family matters affirms right of Iraqi Christian to freely choose her religion, sets persuasive precedent for scores of Christians in Iraq facing serious legal and personal consequences of state-assigned religion.

Nigerian Court Rules Religious Police Cannot Arrest Christian Woman for Converting from Islam

ZENIT Staff

A Nigerian court has ruled that Kano State’s Hisbah religious police cannot arrest Sarah*, a young woman who converted from Islam to Christianity. Christian family that helped her is still facing false criminal charges.

DO YOU LOVE THE WEASEL?

 

A political weasel (or a politician using "weasel tactics") is a pejorative term for a figure who avoids taking direct responsibility, uses evasive or misleading language, and shifts positions purely for personal or strategic gain.

The term derives from two key associations:

1. "Weasel Words": Statements crafted with intentional ambiguity or vague qualifiers—such as "Many people are saying..." or "Mistakes were made..."—to give the impression of taking a stance without making a firm commitment or accepting blame.

2. Behavioral Metaphor: Borrowing from the animal's reputation for slipping through tight spaces, a "political weasel" cleverly wriggles out of tough questions, broken promises, or controversial voting records.

Common Traits & Tactics

• Non-Apology Apologies: Using phrasing like "I'm sorry if anyone was offended" instead of acknowledging wrongdoing.

• Passive Voice: Framing controversial actions passively ("Errors occurred") to detach human agency and accountability.

• Flip-Flopping: Changing core policies or positions based on polling trends rather than conviction, often denying past statements.

• Plausible Deniability: Structuring comments so they can be interpreted in multiple ways, allowing the speaker to walk back claims if backlash occurs.