April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Molina Erb
As I look back at my last eight years in ministry, I find that God has called me to be direct and firm in my belief and the need to build a strong community for our youth.
When the Children are safe, we are all safe!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Father Steve Porter
As the late 1990s and early 2000s unfolded, and the unimaginable truth of child abuse became apparent, I determined that no child in any parish I pastored would have to face this horror.
Virtus Training: It’s changed my life, has it changed yours?
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Gretchen Tillitson
As an active participant in my parish, I have primarily ministered to and with adults and sometimes minors. Some of these people were survivors of abuse or those falsely accused of abuse. And there were a few people who, as it turned out, were abusers, not victims of sexual abuse. Appropriately, Safe Environment training has been an important part of my ministerial preparation.
Ghanan man’s story promotes CRS Rice Bowl
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Thomas Awiapo was orphaned before the age of 10, but he survived bleak poverty and hunger in his small village in Ghana because of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Bishop’s Dinner to honor those in Consecrated Life
INDIAN WELLS—On April 11th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort in Indian Wells, Bishop Gerald R. Barnes will recognize two communities of women religious and Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego with his “Amar Es Entregarse” award at the 16th Annual Bishop’s Dinner.
Conference to educate ministers on mental health issues
In an attempt to bridge the spiritual and the clinical when it comes to helping those with mental illness the Diocese of San Bernardino is hosting a Behavioral Health Conference on May 13.