Catholic Associations and Movements

Reli­gious com­mu­ni­ties invite oth­ers to join in their par­tic­u­lar spirit of serv­ing God, the Church and the needs of others.

Asso­ciates of the Sis­ters of the Cross 
Sr. Maria De Lourdes Guerra - Superior
209-526-3525
www.sistersofthecross.com

Order of Carmelite Discalced Seculars (OCDS)
Lodi Group of Saint Joseph - Current Group Leader
[email protected]

Sacro Costato Lay Association Sec­u­lar 
Sr. Angelamaria De Leo
209-462-6533
www.sacrocostato.org

Stockton fraternity of the Secular Franciscans
Richard Parnacott
916-271-9076
[email protected]

Third Order Carmelite  
Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary
Cindy Perazzo, Coordinator
630-969-5050
www.laycarmelitespcm.org

These asso­ci­a­tions offer a value based pro­gram of action for liv­ing a good life.

Catholic Scout­ing
Helen Hoxie, Committee Chair: [email protected]

Catholic Youth Organization 
Gina Ratto, Director: [email protected]
website: https://stocktondiocese.org/catholic-youth-organization-cyo

A par­tic­u­lar inter­est or ser­vice inspired found­ing mem­bers to form these associations.

Catholic Pro­fes­sion­al and Busi­ness Club, Modesto 
President: Lori Pecchenino 
www.cpbc-modesto.org

Secretary:
Carolyn Sanny
209-968-8086 

Co-Treasurers:
Cathy Hearst 
209-968-8086 
[email protected]

Peggy O’Donnell

Daugh­ters of Isabella 
State Regent
Karen Ten­nyson
209-747‑0465
[email protected]

Knights of Columbus 
Lou Gervais
https://kofcchap6ca.org/

Knights/Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher 
Fred and Nancy Lee
[email protected]

Young Ladies Institute 
Our Grand President for 2022 - 2023
Teryl Ward, Grand President
916-970-5127  
www.ylionline.org                                                                                                                                                                    
Young Men’s Institute 
Robert Rabiteau, President-Council #5
209 957 3472
www.Ymiusa.org

Asso­ci­a­tions fos­ter the rela­tion­ships formed by the mar­riage covenant

Encuen­tro Mat­ri­mo­nial Mundial-Marriage Encounter-Spanish
Francisco & Ramona Orta 
209-679-5387 Ramona
209-815-1279 Francisco 
[email protected]
 esp.wwme.org 

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico
Patterson
 Lucia Robles y J Socorro Perez (209) 918 3524   (209) 598 1595  
Atwater   
 Elizabeth y Martin Alvarez (209) 617 2773
www.mfccusa.net

Mar­riage Encounter
[email protected]
www.stocktonwwme.org

Cou­ples for Christ/Recon­struc­cion del Mat­ri­mo­nio (Retreats for cou­ples in cri­sis)
David y Lupe Aguilar
2543 Bor­dona DR
River­bank, CA 95377 
209-622‑6083
www.retroca.com

Teams of Our Lady 
Noelia Sousa
209-614‑4566 or 209-632‑2454 

Young Adult Teams of Our Lady
(Unmarried, post HS-30 years)
Roxi Melendez
[email protected]

Serra Clubs
Mem­bers join together to sup­port the call for ser­vice to the church as an ordained priest or dea­con, vowed brother or sister. http://www.serraus.org/

Stock­ton Serra Club:
Carol Quijada 
[email protected]

Modesto Serra Club:
John Misiak
[email protected]

One aspect of the gospel is assur­ing that it is heard within the sum of beliefs, atti­tudes and prac­tices of indi­vid­u­als and communities.

Fil­ipino Pas­toral Ministry 
Glo­ria Nomura
PO Box 6295
Stock­ton, CA 95206
209-483-8930  
[email protected]

Ital­ian Catholic Federation
District President: Frank Re
Cecelia McGhee
2357 Regal RD
Modesto, CA 95358
209-524‑7866
[email protected] www.icf.org

Mem­bers col­lab­o­rate to pro­claim the gospel some­times by words and always by deeds.

Apóstoles de la Palabra    
Adan Avila
428 Avon Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358 
209-410‑8518

Dea­con Leo Canton
[email protected]
209-473-2118

Charismatic Renewal-Multicultural
Bob Can­ton
209-607-5775

Cursillo Spanish
Manuel Quintana
2006 Hyannis Cir.
Manteca, CA. 95336
209-608-1307
[email protected]

Cursillo English
Lay Director: Mercy Fausto 
St. Bernadette Parish  
2544 Plymouth rd. 
Stockton ca 95204
2024 Cursillo Weekend Information
We meet at St. Bernadette Parish on the  3rd Thursday of each month - open to all.
stocktoncursillo.weebly.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CursilloDiocesofStockton/?ref=share_group_link

Legion of Mary 
Julie Bongcaron
209-815-1307

Jour­ney in Christianity 
Susie Tunkel
209-470-0795 
https://www.journeyinchristianity.org

Associations foster ongoing formation.

Institute of Catholic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction (ICSSD)
Verbum Dei sisters – 415-401-5134
Wilma Silva – 209-541-7996
[email protected]
www.icssd.info

Relevent Radio
PO BOX 10707
Green Bay, WI 54307-0707
877-291-0123
relevantradio.com/

Catholic Radio: Unidos por Cristo y Maria
Raquel Andrade
1029 8th st
Modesto, CA 95354
209-225-2317 
​[email protected]​
www.unidosporcristoymaria.org