By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—A dream and a calling that began while growing up in Vietnam became reality on May 24 for Toan Pham. Surrounded by his family and friends, Pham was ordained a priest for the Diocese of San Bernardino at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, San Bernardino.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Following nine years of serving the Riverside Pastoral Region as Episcopal Vicar, Monsignor Tom Wallace, E.V., will take on a new role in the diocese as director of the Missions Office. Bishop Gerald Barnes announced Msgr. Wallace’s new position and his appointment of Father Rafael Partida as the new Episcopal Vicar for the Riverside Pastoral Region earlier in the year.
SAN BERNARDINO—The diocese continues to celebrate the Year of Faith with a Music Composition Contest that invites youth and young adults to compose an original song that will be performed at the diocesan Mass that closes the papal year.
Persons aged 13-25 are invited to submit an original song to the diocesan Office of Worship by July 1. The submission should include the lyrics, a musical score or chord chart and a simple recording of the song. Incorporation of the diocesan vision statement into the composition is encouraged, and a bilingual song is also welcomed.
By Elizabeth Ayala
PERRIS—In May, Father Alejandro Solalinde brought his powerful message about the plight of migrants in Mexico and Central America to the Diocese of San Bernardino through the Opening Doors to Hope Caravan.
YUCAIPA—Bishop Gerald Barnes and Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego recognized members of the community with the St. Bernardine Award, Guadalupe Award and the Pope John Paul II Youth Award for their outstanding dedication and service at the annual Diocesan Awards blessing held on May 20 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Yucaipa.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
CHINO HILLS—Throughout her formation and upbringing, Alexandra Ramirez wanted to serve the Church, but was not sure how to do so.
After receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation last year, she says she felt free and able to embrace ministry life at the parish.
