By Petra Alexander
For many Hispanics, immigrants from Latin American countries, the word “Catholic” only means the religion of the majority of believers in their country. After arriving in the United States they realize that there are other religious groups who also identify themselves as Catholic but do not follow our rules and traditions.
By Malie Hudson
Every year, Catholics of all ages and vocations sign up to attend a spiritual retreat. It is an opportunity to connect with God on a deeper level and disconnect from the distractions of daily life. It involves being immersed into a few days of prayer, spiritual direction through talks or seminars, reflection, Sacraments and renewal.
SAN BERNARDINO—On April 25, the feast of St. Mark, Evangelist, Bishop Gerald Barnes incardinated Father Henry M. Sseriiso into the Presbyterate of the Diocese of San Bernardino.
When a priest is incardinated into a Diocese, he is being placed under the jurisdiction of a particular bishop or other ecclesiatical superior such as the superior of a religious order.
In August 1996, Fr. Sseriiso was ordained and served as a member of the Consolata Missionaries.
By Ashley Elizabeth Limon
Bishop Gerald Barnes has often commented on the important role that religious order priests play in providing for the spiritual needs of the lay faithful in the Diocese.
So it was with gratitude and happiness that the Diocese welcomed three new religious communities—the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus, the Heralds of Good News, and the Missionary Society of the Philippines—for parish ministry beginning July 1.
SAN BERNARDINO—The start of a new ministerial year at the Diocesan Pastoral Center also signaled a beginning for two new department directors—Laura Lopez (Planning) and Mary Jansen (Ministry of Educational Services).
SAN BERNARDINO—“Everyone’s A Planner”
The sign that hung in Ted Furlow’s office at the Diocesan Pastoral Center revealed what he came to see as the collective and inclusive nature of his ministry.
