About The Parish

Saint Charles Parish is the most southwesterly parish in the United States. Established in 1946, the parish is rich in history and ethnic diversity. With many national backgrounds and cultures represented, including Swiss, Mexican, Filipinos, Asian, African, Irish and more, the parish community welcomes everyone and invites them to celebrate the unity of their Catholic faith.

A wide variety of programs and activities are offered to the members of the parish t ough different ministries and organizations. Working together on these programs and activities, the parishioners create an atmosphere of Christian faith, hope and love. All of this finds it greatest expression in the celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Saint Charles parish is proud of its elementary school which serves the community by providing quality Catholic education to children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

The Catechetical Ministry Center provides religious education from pre-school through high school, as well as youth and young adult ministry.

Saint Charles SENIOR NUTRITION PROJECT offers older residents of the area a way to stay in the mainstream of life through nutritious meals served in an inviting social setting or home delivered for those unable to come to one of the community dining rooms.

Saint Charles RETREAT CENTER serves the Diocese of San Diego as an overnight meeting place for Engaged Encounters and other retreat groups. It is also available to other parishes for workshops and days of prayer.

Among the MINISTRIES AND SERVICE GROUPS at Saint Charles Parish are: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministry, Ministers of Hospitality, Ushers, Catechists, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Team, Prayer Groups, Cursillos, Parish Pastoral Council, Share Program, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary, Scouting Programs (Cubs, Boys and Girls), Youth Groups, Guadalupanas, and visitadores por Cristo).

These groups and others give parishioners countless opportunities to volunteer their time and to become involved in parish life. Father Fernando Ramirez and the other members of the parish staff work together to facilitate and coordinate all these efforts, so that Saint Charles Parish will continue to grow as a faith community.