About Us
Bishop Jaime Soto
Bishop of the
Sacramento Diocese
Bishop Myron Cotta
Auxiliary Bishop of the Sacramento Diocese
THE CATHEDRAL PARISH
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is considered one of three of the most historically significant buildings in Sacramento. Built at time when Sacramento was transitioning from a mining town into a capitol city, it took the kind of dedication and fortitude for which the early pioneers of California were known. Today we are a vibrant and diverse Catholic parish serving the heart of the city. Come to mass or join one of our many ministries.
Pastoral & Administrative Staff
Parish Pastoral Council
Father Michael O’Reilly, Rector/Pastor
Father Nicholas Ho, Chinese Mass
Father Mémo Hernandez, In Residence
Father Michael Kiernan, In Residence
Deacon John Gisla, Office Manager
Deacon Edgar Hilbert
Deacon Omar Bardales
Sister Lisa Marie Doty, FDCC,
Director of Faith Formation and Education
Tom Waddock, Cathedral Manager
Rex Rallanka, Director of Music
Michael Ognisty, Sacristan
Victoria Ramos, Secretary
Katie McAllister, Bookkeeper
Titi Kila, Wedding Coordinator
Chris Houlemard, Bulletin/Webmaster
Joey Martinez, Chairperson
Russell Almaraz
Esteban Arellano
Maria Balakshin
Eileen Dunn
Andrea Martin-Borges
Peggy Oakden
Maria Rosario
Aileen Rasmussen
Jose Solis
Jeff Weiss
Richard Zacaroli
Finance Council
Robert Ingenito, Chairperson
Janet Bardales
Steve Harrold
Michael Pease
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is home to the bishop's cathedra (Latin, "chair", from Greek, καθέδρα kathédra, "seat") or bishop's seat. It is a symbol of the bishop's teaching authority in the Catholic Church. We serve as the mother church for the Diocese of Sacramento.