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Diocese gathers for Chrism Mass
Priests serving in the diocese, deacons, religious and Catholic faithful filled the church April 15 ...
Fellowship night at Serra House held for young adults
Young adults were invited to participate in a nigh...
Vatican News
News
Charismatic movement finds its place in the Diocese
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO —Doris Pacheco was suffering from depression because of a multitude of troubles in her life. The c...
Bishop Barnes announces new parish assignments
SAN BERNARDINO —Having consulted with the Ministerial Personnel and Placement Board (MPPB), Bishop Gerald Barnes announced a variety of perso...
St. Hyacinth Academy wins second straight Academic Decathlon
The Eagles did it again.
St. Hyacinth Academy left Aquinas High School on March 1 with their second straight victory in the Diocese of San ...
Bishops
Taking the Holy Father’s message to heart
By Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes
Few would dispute that Pope Francis has gotten our attention in the first year of his papacy. His emphasis...
A moment of opportunity for immigration reform
By Bishop Rutilio J. del Riego
The new year has brought renewed hope for our immigrant brothers and sisters who have suffered under current ...
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Opinion
TLC: The Rx for Spiritual Self-Doubt
By Deacon John Degano
It’s officially cold and flu season in our home.
We managed to survive two third year confirmation retreat weekends wi...
We are Property of God
By Theresa Montminy
Life is a series of decisions. Some of them are relatively minor, others have lasting impact. We often act on the mino...
Ascension of the Lord invites us to new life
By Fr. Reno Aiardi, I.M.C.
Many thanks, for your precious and generous Lenten and Easter gifts for the Rice Bowl and the Holy Land. May God ...
Reflections & Guest Columnists
Christian Initiation is wonderful tradition in our Church
By Maria Covarrubias
Have you ever wondered how an unbaptized adult or child over seven years old becomes Catholic? How people from other fa...
Advent is a time to hope
By Sr. Carmel Crimmins, R.S.M.
The word Advent brings to mind the familiar and comforting words we associate with this season – get ready, h...
Jesus must have had an accent
By Laura Lopez
I would like to share with you a personal experience that I lived and made me think about our diocese’s position regarding fo...