By Anna Hamilton
Associate Director, Office of Restorative Justice
When a person is lost to a sudden death, we find ourselves ill prepared to deal with the conflicting emotions of grief which arise. Only, it is not just families affected by loss. There is a powerful ripple effect that impacts many people and every encounter of the loss leaves a memory of sadness and other powerful emotions.
SAN BERNARDINO—For the second time in 15 months, the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops is seeking the input of Roman Catholics around the world on matters of marriage and family, this time for the upcoming Ordinary Synod that convenes in October.
In honor of his 50th year as a priest and in thanks for his episcopal service to the Diocese, Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego will be one of three recipients of the Amar Es Entregarse Award at the 16th Annual Bishop’s Dinner on April 11.
By Mary Huber
National events have called us as Roman Catholics to reflect on what our faith tells us about the end of our earthly lives, when we begin to take our final journey to be with God.
RIVERSIDE—The violence and injustice plaguing Mexico may be occurring thousands of miles away, but Roman Catholics in the Diocese of San Bernardino and throughout America should be concerned about it and speaking out to stop it.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
RIALTO—Reflecting on the theme “We Are One Family Under God,” families representing several cultural and ethnic groups present in the Diocese entered the church in a procession at the 9th Annual Migration Mass on Jan. 11 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Rialto.
