Diocese of Stockton
Provincial Residence Community
| Vietnamese Ministry (1992) | |
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St. Luke's Church |
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3847 N. Sutter St. |
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Stockton, CA 95204 USA |
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Parish phone: |
(209) 948-3450 |
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Parish fax: |
(209) 948-2841 |
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Mary Help of Christians Center |
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| 7707 Murray Drive |
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Stockton, CA 95210 USA |
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The Salesians began outreach to the Vietnamese immigrant community of Stockton in 1992. The city is in San Joaquin County - San Joaquin river delta, in the midst of California's immensely fertile Central Valley.
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| On the trail: Valiant Hearts and Souls in wilderness training, Tahoe National Forest. |
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| Confirmation class with Bishop Montrose. |
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| Youth group meets at St. Luke Church |
The Vietnamese ministry at St. Luke's includes
- Youth group
- CCD and Confirmation classes
- Young couples' choir
- "Valiant Hearts and Minds", a scouting movement
- Yearly celebrations of Thanksgiving, the Vietnamese Martyrs, and Our Lady
of La Vang