By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Parish leaders are invited to reflect on their level of outreach to deaf Catholics in the “Witnesses of the Gospel for a Culture of Encounter with the Deaf” workshop on Aug. 8 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Parish leaders, including pastors, pastoral coordinators, deacons and directors of catechetical ministry are encouraged to attend.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Catechists were presented with some new items for their ministry tool box during the inaugural Catechist Summer Institute in June.
The Office of Catechetical Ministry first thought of offering a summer institute for directors and coordinators of catechetical ministry two years ago. They began offering online learning opportunities, and later organized the summer institute with an emphasis on the ongoing formation of catechists.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Deacons, wives and widows from the diocese gathered for the annual diaconate celebration held June 21 at Sacred Heart Church in Rancho Cucamonga.
The annual diaconate celebration is an opportunity for the diaconate community to gather to reaffirm the promises made at their ordination. The celebration included a Mass and reception.
By David Okonkwo
RIALTO—It was a hot muggy Saturday afternoon when we gathered to celebrate the Juneteenth event at St. John XXIII Church in Rialto. The Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Peter Claver court arrived early as they preplanned to hold their meeting there, so they did not miss any of the functions they provide for the Juneteenth celebration. The jazz band ran a little late but were able to set up just in time. The cook for the day, Carl Jones, manned two grills and the air was filled with the smell of hamburger meat sizzling.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—After suffering hardships and setbacks and navigating through nearly 15 years of formation and preparation, Kien Kieu finally stood in front of his family and friends to offer his life in service to the Lord.
With his promise of obedience, anointing and consecration, he became the newest member of the priesthood for the Diocese of San Bernardino.
By John Andrews
Editor
SAN BERNARDINO—In a strong move to boost enrollment in local Catholic schools and expand access to parochial education for those who have been unable to afford it, the Diocese of San Bernardino has established the Catholic Education Foundation.
The Foundation has set a fundraising goal to generate about $3 million each year to help families pay tuition at one of the 26 Catholic schools in the diocese. Currently, the diocese offers about $150,000 each year in tuition assistance through an endowment fund.
