Bishop Gerald Barnes in a letter is encouraging parish communities of the Diocese to facilitate participation in the 2020 Census.
Diocese urges participation in the 2020 Census
Knights and Ladies of Holy Sepulchre gather for annual meeting
The San Bernardino Diocese Area of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) joined in celebration with the remainder of the Order’s Western Lieutenancy during the annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona last Fall.
Registration deadline for victim compensation program extended to Feb. 29
Former Governor Gray Davis and the Independent Claims Administrators for the Independent Compensation Program for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests
provide an update on the program launched last September
Diocese celebrates Operation Bienvenida at Annual Migrant Mass
SAN BERNARDINO—On January 12th, the Diocese of San Bernardino celebrated its annual Migrant Mass at the Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino. Bishop Gerald Barnes served as the Principal Celebrant of the Mass, which seeks to celebrate the lives of the immigrant community within the Diocese and the important contributions of the immigrant throughout history.
Sunday of the Word of God highlights importance of scripture
While many Catholics consider receiving the eucharist to be the central experience of Mass, breaking open the Word of God in the scriptural readings is equally important.
Bishop Barnes ordains three religious priests
The new year brought a new vocational journey for three men as Bishop Gerald Barnes ordained three religious priests on consecutive Saturdays in January.