By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

SAN BERNARDINO—Hilda Cruz knows firsthand the hopes and fears of immigrants, having lived the experience, herself. 

 On Dec. 3, Cruz began to put her experience into practice as the new coordinator of the diocesan Justice for Immigrants Campaign. She says she is eager to bring a fresh perspective.

Learn about your faith

Love your faith

Live out your faith

 Parishioners of Sacred Heart parish in Rancho Cucamonga are reminded of this three-part calling every time they come to Mass, thanks to huge banners that now adorn the church.

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

 Catholic faithful of the Diocese and the greater community expressed their appreciation to the public safety and legal communities with two Masses in October.

SAN BERNARDINO—California voters on Nov. 6 narrowly rejected a state ballot measure that would have replaced the death penalty in California with a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The defeat of Prop 34 brought to a close nearly a year’s worth of public policy advocacy in favor of the measure in the diocese.

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

SAN BERNARDINO—When Maria Jose Garcia first started working in the diocesan Ministry with Youth Office she quickly became aware of the need for outreach to Hispanic young adults. 

 With the help of Catholic Extension, Garcia is leading a new diocesan ministry to do just that.

By Rosalie Vilchis

SAN JOSE—A few weeks ago I attended a week long conference in San Jose with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) where our Bishop Gerald Barnes was the keynote speaker. I was honored to participate and be a part of this conference. It was an awesome experience being with diocesan directors from across the country.