SAN BERNARDINO—For the third year in a row the diocese offered a day for parents of the region to get advice, ideas and spiritual accompaniment in their most important job.
The Parent Summit, themed “Empowering Parents and Youth,” drew nearly 500 to Aquinas High School on Sept. 14. The day began with a keynote address from Bishop Gerald Barnes, who told attendees that establishing a strong familial foundation at home, centered on shared practice of faith, leads to success in the class room and good social choices for young people.
SAN BERNARDINO—All families of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are cordially invited to join Bishop Gerald Barnes at Aquinas High School on Sept. 14 in celebrating the Third Annual “Empowering Parent and Youth Summit,” sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL—About 175 pilgrims from the Diocese of San Bernardino took part in the World Youth Day festivities July 23-28 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From catechesis and concerts to prayer, reflection and messages from Pope Francis, the Diocesan pilgrims embraced the spiritual journey that aimed to strengthen their faith. 
Aquinas High School track athletes and their coaches are shown here on the new rubberized track that was completed this summer. Coach Meliza Smith is pictured far right and Coach Matt Troy on the far left. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians was the largest donor to this project.
SAN BERNARDINO—About 200 youth from the Diocese gathered at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino to celebrate Virtual World Youth Day July 27 and 28. With the theme “Go and make disciples of all nations,” the 24-hour event included similar activities the pilgrims at World Youth Day in Brazil experienced, including catechetical talks, music, adoration and Mass.