MONTEREY – On Saturday, 22 August 2026, the Central Coast District of the Italian Catholic Federation (no. 36 / Santa Rosalia) will host its annual Bishop’s Day at the parish of San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church Street.
The celebration will begin with Mass at 4pm, celebrated by the Most Rev. Ramón Bejarano, 6th Bishop of Monterey in California. A festive Italian dinner will follow in the cathedral hall featuring Italian sausage with peppers and onions, pasta with tomato sauce, salad, Italian Catholic Federation garlic bread, and dessert.
Hosted by Italian Catholic Federation Branch 36 (Monterey–Santa Rosalia), the annual gathering celebrates the Catholic faith while promoting fellowship and preserving the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the Italian-American community.
Reservations are available online only from 5 August through 15 August 2026. No mail or telephone reservations will be accepted, and tickets will not be sold at the door.
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