Only one other time in its history has the Diocese of San Bernardino ordained as many priests as it will next month when Jose Antonio Orozco, Ken Vu, Carlos Martinez, Dominic Vu (no relation), Hau Vu (no relation) and Tomas Guillen take their vows.
Journeys to the priesthood
As they prepare to be ordained to the priesthood next month, Carlos Martinez, Ken Vu and Jose Antonio Orozco reflect on their calling
By Malie Hudson
After nearly ten years filled with classes, studying, papers, projects, deep reflection and intense prayer, six men will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Gerald Barnes on May 21.
In part one of this article, we introduce three of the six men who share a common desire to answer the call to priesthood and whose family and church played a part in nurturing the seed of vocation within them.
Catholic Charities Sows Seeds of Hope at New Community Garden
By Gloria Chavez-Martinez
RIVERSIDE—Springtime is a time of sowing and renewal. Catholic Charities is kicking off the season with a new Community Garden being planted at the Riverside “Center of Hope” Regional Office.
Behavioral Health Conference to focus on compassion for mentally ill
SAN BERNARDINO—The Diocese of San Bernardino is once again hosting a Behavioral Health Conference on May 11 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Catholic Men’s Fellowship approved in the Diocese
Catholic Men’s Fellowship (CMF), a non-profit religious organization that helps men establish faith sharing groups in their parish and provides support to existing men’s faith groups, has received permanent approval as an Apostolic Group in the Diocese of San Bernardino.
Bishop Barnes, local Catholics experience Pope Francis’ visit to Mexico firsthand
By John Andrews
Editor
A couple of fences and a dry levee covering the approximate length of a football field was all that separated Bishop Gerald Barnes from Pope Francis as the Holy Father celebrated Mass in Ciudad Juarez on February 17.