SAN BERNARDINO—In a time of social divisions and general uncertainty, the Diocese used its annual Combined Vicariate Meetings to re-emphasize its four core values – Hospitality, Faith Sharing, Reconciliation and Collaboration – as a means to foster unity and effective communication among local Catholics.
Diocese awarded for disaster preparedness efforts
Ann Marie Gallant has logged a lot of miles over the past three years to help the parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese learn how to prepare for a natural or manmade disaster.
Migration Mass calls faithful to cultural encounter
By Malie Hudson
HIGHLAND—Bishop Gerald Barnes called on Catholics to create a culture of encounter for immigrants during the 11th Annual Migration Mass, held on January 8 at St. Adelaide Church in Highland.
Combined Vicariate meetings to focus on diocesan core values
SAN BERNARDINO—The annual Diocesan Combined Vicariate meetings will be held in February at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in San Bernardino.
The gatherings of Diocesan priests, religious, deacons, pastoral coordinators and parish staffs serves as an opportunity to pray, reflect, interact and collaborate.
Catholic homeless facility for men in San Bernardino gets final approval
SAN BERNARDINO—Three months ago it looked like Mary’s Village, a proposed transitional housing facility for men in San Bernardino, had hit a dead end with the City Council.
National Pilgrim Virgin Statue tours Diocese
The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the World Apostolate of Fatima will be visiting the Diocese of San Bernardino from March 7 through April 2.
The statue is a hand-carved image of Our Lady of Fatima that was given to the United States by the Bishop of Fatima in 1967 and was blessed by Pope Paul VI during his visit to Fatima that same year.