Sister Marilu Covani, S.P., has recently found herself humming the national anthem of Argentina, “Himno Nacional Argentino,” for the first time in decades.
On the day that her fellow countryman, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, was elected the 266th Pope, Sr. Covani, who directs the diocesan Office of Worship, wore an endless smile – and her pin with the Argentine flag.
“I have a new joy,” she says. “I am full of hope for the whole world and for Latin America. My prayers are going to be with him all along.”
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—One of the largest churches in the diocese overflowed with people and with joy as the inauguration of Pope Francis was celebrated in a diocesan Mass at Sacred Heart, Rancho Cucamonga.
With renewed federal momentum to pursue comprehensive immigration reform, the Diocese of San Bernardino has joined in several advocacy events and held meetings with members of Congress to push for change in what the Church believes is a broken system.
COACHELLA VALLEY—On March 23, Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside hosted its 8th annual Spring Health and Resources Fair at Veterans Park in the Coachella Valley. There were over 800 Coachella Valley residents in attendance and over 30 community agencies providing free information on nutritional health awareness to Coachella families.