American Catholic Church Diocese of California
An open and affirming community of faith
 

Pastoral Care

"Friends Helping Friends"

The Pastoral Care Ministry provides temporary assistance to individuals with a special need and is made up of our clergy members.

Saint John the Beloved Cathedral
The Most Rev. Thomas E. Abel, DD
Bishop
The Reverend Martin De Porres Griffin
Rector of the Cathedral
The Reverend Mark Earl
Associate Rector of the Cathedral
The Reverend Thomas Beckman
Priest in Residence at the Cathedral
The Reverend Deacon Ric Castanon
Deacon of the Cathedral

All are available for pastoral emergencies or visits as needed:
Office: 619.295.1489
Cell Phone: 858.945.2235
All Saints Parish
The Very Reverend Canon Janine C. Stock JD, Vicar General / Pastor
Available for counseling and help, or emergency visits as needed
Phone: 760.271.1812
 
San Francisco de Asis Parish
The Reverend Dermot P. Rodgers, Pastor
Available for counseling and help, or emergency visits as needed
Phone: 619.203.0353

Saints Francis and Clair Parish
           The Most Reverend Joseph Kenney, Auxiliary Bishop
                    Available for counseling and help, or emergency visits as needed
                    Phone: 727.236.6066

When parishioners need special assistance, such as transportation, a home visit, or temporary meal delivery, the Pastoral Care team is available to help. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance.

Transportation for help in coming to church or for special medical visits:

  • Home meals when ill or in special need
  • Cards to be mailed out to help remember special events
  • To add a name to the Prayer Chain remembrance during church services
Lay Eucharist Ministries provide a team of trained members of the congregation to take personal communion directly from the altar on Sundays (or other days by special arrangement) to those sick at home.

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