San Jose, California: The annual retreat for parishioners was held at St. Mary of the Nativity Catholic Church in San Jose on March 21, 22, and 23. The retreat, held during the Lenten season leading up to Easter, provided an opportunity for parishioners to spend more time in prayer, deepen their relationship with God, and experience spiritual renewal. The Retreat for adults was led by the  Mar Varghese Chakkalakkal, Bishop of Kozhikode.