Inland Catholic Byte

Bishop Barnes Issues Statement on Recent Shootings

My heart is heavy with the tragic acts of violence and loss of life that have transpired in our country over the past eight days, beginning in our state in Gilroy on July 28 and culminating with the incidents in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio on Sunday.

Read Bishop Barnes' Statement here

‘I found love in a wounded place’

Diocesan Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Brenda Noriega provides a travel log and reflection on her seven-day trip to Liberia as part of a Catholic Relief Services’ Multicultural Immersion Delegation.

“What a twisted Church we have.”

These were the first words, accompanied by tears, that came out of my mouth during our evening reflection after my first day in Liberia.

Earthquakes imperil Trona church, traumatize desert Catholics

By Natalie Romano

Patricia Scyrkels was one of the first parishioners to set foot in Trona’s Catholic church after the earthquakes that struck the California desert July 4-5.

She could be one of the last.

Scyrkels was part of a small group to inspect St. Madeleine Sophie Barat following the first temblor, centered between Trona and Ridgecrest.

Care for Our Common Home

Brothers and Sisters,

Today we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Papal Encyclical Ladato Si, an important and thoughtful reflection of Pope Francis on the call to all people of good will to Care for God's Creation. In commemoration of this anniversary my brother bishops of California and I are releasing "God Calls Us All to Care for Our Common Home," a pastoral statement on the meaning of environmental stewardship in our bountiful state of California.

I invite you to read this statement,...

Diocese launches compensation program for abuse victims

The Diocese of San Bernardino has joined five other California dioceses in establishing a new Independent Compensation Program (ICP) for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests. In a statement, Bishop Gerald Barnes said the ICP builds on efforts of the Diocese to bring healing to victims and acknowledge responsibility for past failures to protect minors from abuse.

Bishop Gerald Barnes Statement on ICP (Bilingual)
ICP Media Release
ICP Frequently Asked Questions
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Diocesan News

Diocese documenting abuse reports at state’s request

SAN BERNARDINO—The Diocese of San Bernardino is one of six dioceses in California that has been asked by State Attorney General Xavier Becerra to coll...

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Parish News

A new house of worship for St. James at last

PERRIS—Nearly 40 years in the making, the parish community of St. James the Less in Perris finally celebrated the opening of its new worship space whe...

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School News

Catholic youth leaders gather for inspiring YCAST

REDLANDS—Could you be a leader among the youth at your parish?

Attendees of the annual Young Catholics Actively Serving Today (YCAST) Training grapp...

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Bishop Gerald R. Barnes

A year of Episcopal Transition begins

By Bishop Gerald Barnes

The next 12 months will be a year unlike any other in recent memory in our Diocese. It will be time of ending, of new beginn...

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Joyful Witness

You were made for the other

By Fr. Erik Esparza

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” -Saint Mother Teresa

As you look around ...

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With Eyes of Faith

Let your creativity shine forth

By Deacon John De Gano

Hot Dog carts come in all shapes and sizes.

The other day while driving home I had the opportunity to reflect on this fact ...

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This is Our Faith

Our Call to Compassion

The virtue of compassion is essential if we hope to achieve strong and healthy relationships. However, putting it into practice with those closest to...

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