SAN BERNARDINO—The local Church continued to explore the impact of mental health challenges experienced by many community members, this time at the semi-annual Court-Clergy Conference held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on September 18.
Solar projects answer call to care for creation (and save a few bucks)
By Natalie Romano
You might be sick of high temperatures and the summer sun but diocesan leaders say, ‘let there be light!’
That’s because the Pastoral Center is joining a growing list of local parishes that are harnessing the region’s abundant sunshine to power its facilities.
The Diocese broke ground on its Solar Energy Project on August 16th. The construction consists of 1,011 solar panels designed to produce more than 543 kilowatts of energy. The panels will be installed on a new carport that includes two charging stations for electric vehicles. Additionally, drought tolerant plants and decomposed granite will replace some traditional grass landscaping.
Come Celebrate the Beauty of California!
By Sister Hortensia Del Villar, S.A.C.
The Diocese of San Bernardino will be celebrating its Third Annual Care for Creation Day with a special focus on promoting the Pastoral Statement on the environment by the Catholic Bishops of California: “God Calls Us to Care for Our Common Home.” (Click here for event flyer)
Conferences at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
Court-Clergy Conference
This semi-annual collaborative event of the Diocese and the Superior Court of San Bernardino will take place at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on Wednesday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme of the Conference is “Mental Health, Families and Clergy in the San Bernardino County Court System.”
12 Are Called
Second straight large class of permanent deacons Ordained
By Malie Hudson
CHINO HILLS—The Ordination of 12 men to the Permanent Diaconate drew 2,000 people to St. Paul the Apostle Church in Chino Hills on August 24.
Stories of Discipleship: Ministry to migrants in Coachella provides journey of accompaniment
By Edith Arreola
“We need a church capable of walking at people’s side, of doing more than simply listening to them; a church that accompanies them on their journey; a church able to make sense of the “night” contained in the flight of so many of our brothers and sisters.” -Pope Francis
As stated by the Holy Father, the accompaniment so greatly encouraged in the V Encuentro process, is vital to our Church.