SAN BERNARDINO—Pope Francis’ Exhortation Evangelii Gauduum, “The Joy of the Gospel,” has been hailed as both inspiring and readable, offered in the Holy Father’s characteristic down-to-earth style.
Church plays key role in community march to end violence
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Community members, clergy and city officials took to the streets of downtown San Bernardino on Sept. 14, chanting “Let’s stop violence! Let’s make peace!”
Among the community members was Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral parishioner Linda Miers, mother of slain daughters Michelle Miers, 26, and Melanie Miers, 16. She, along with family and friends, carried pictures of her daughters as she joined the others in the march.
Diocese, parishes team with ICUC to boost voter participation
SAN BERNARDINO—With voter participation spiraling to record low numbers in the two counties of the Diocese of San Bernardino and an important national election approaching, an effort is underway to increase voting among Catholic and other faith communities here.
Deputy, fire chaplain honored at Blue Mass
INDIO—As he sat in the pew at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Sept. 24 Edward Price might have felt something was a little out of whack. After all, he usually has a much more hands on role at Mass, serving as a sacristan and coordinator of sacristans at the parish.
Priests explore spirituality of Pope Francis at Convocation
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
TEMECULA—Close to 200 diocesan and religious priests serving in the Diocese of San Bernardino took time to spend a week in study, prayer and fellowship at the Priests’ Convocation held in Temecula Sept. 16-19.
Catholic Charities Offers Free 12-Week training for Caregivers
Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside is holding 12-week training sessions for its Call to Care program in Riverside, Palm Springs, Indio and Hemet.
Call to Care is designed to enhance and improve the knowledge and skills of people in care-giving roles, allowing them to become more effective care providers. Call to Care also provides training and knowledge for those who have a desire to become involved with helping others in a volunteer capacity. Participants learn active listening and communication skills, as well as how to respond to a variety of situations. Special emphasis is placed on the value in taking care of oneself while caring for others.