Deacon Jim Vargas, Author at Times of San Diego

Tents errcted behind a fence.

Opinion: Homeless and struggling with substance use? Compassion is the answer

by Deacon Jim Vargas Feb. 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Addressing substance use for our neighbors, especially those who live on our streets, is a responsibility for our entire community to share.

Finish line

Opinion: We’re thankful for all who help Father Joe’s support those in need

by Deacon Jim Vargas Nov. 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Helping a homeless person

Opinion: My calling at Father Joe’s is to end homelessness — I invite you to help

by Deacon Jim Vargas Oct. 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV

Opinion: Pope Leo’s bold call to help the marginalized must be heard in San Diego

by Deacon Jim Vargas June 27, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

A homeless tent near the freeway. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: To end homelessness, we must invest in harm reduction

by Deacon Jim Vargas April 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Midway Rising housing

Opinion: Creating an ‘EIFD’ Is Key to Redeveloping the Midway District with Affordable Housing

by Paul Downey and Deacon Jim Vargas May 2, 2024, 10:05 p.m.May 3, 2024, 6:25 a.m.

Midway Rising rendering

Opinion: Midway Rising Redevelopment of Sports Arena Will Lift Up All San Diego

by Val Macedo and Deacon Jim Vargas Sept. 2, 2022, 10:05 p.m.Sept. 3, 2022, 7:07 a.m.

A Home Depot employee

Opinion: Housing Options and Workforce Solutions Needed for Equitable Recovery in San Diego

by Deacon Jim Vargas and Peter Callstrom June 25, 2021, 10:05 p.m.June 26, 2021, 4:16 a.m.

Construction of St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa

Opinion: California Lawmakers Must Remove the Bureaucratic Barriers to Affordable Housing

by Deacon Jim Vargas Feb. 4, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Feb. 5, 2021, 6:50 a.m.