The SVDP Sacramento Diocesan Council held their Second Annual Vincentian Retreat on August 20, 2016.  It was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sacramento. The topic for this Day of Spirituality was "Deepening Our Sense of Mercy".  Speakers included Bishop Myron Cotto and Fr. Michael Kiernan. 
 
Ben Archer and other Spiritual Advisors who were present were commissioned by Diocesan President, Paul Starkey and blessed by the Bishop.