RANCHO MIRAGE—When the priests of the Diocese gathered in Rancho Mirage for their annual Convocation Sept. 13-16, they wrestled with the challenge of presenting and teaching the doctrine of the Church while maintaining a pastoral sensitivity to the complex realities of the people they serve.
San Diego, Orange dioceses to host 2016 ICSC Stewardship Conference
SAN CLEMENTE—The 2016 Region XI Stewardship Conference will be held on Oct. 22 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in San Clemente.
The conference, which is hosted by the Dioceses of Orange and San Diego in partnership with the Orange Catholic Foundation, will include keynote speaker, Father Andrew Kemberling, Chairman of the International Catholic Stewardship Council and Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Denver, Colorado.
Propagation of the Faith celebrates 90th World Mission Sunday
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, celebrates its 90th World Mission Sunday on October 23.
“iGod Today” now in Spanish: “Dios Te Habla Hoy!”
SAN BERNARDINO—Wordnet Productions is happy to announce that on October 15 a new Spanish-language version of the app “iGOD Today” will be launched. The name of this new venture will be called ¡Dios Te Habla Hoy! The first contribution to this Spanish edition will be made by Bishop Gerald Barnes. He will be followed by other Spanish speakers. In addition to US presenters, future contributors from Divine Word coworkers in Panama, Colombia, and Spain will join in to carry the Gospel message at home and abroad.
Could you live a month in poverty?
SAN BERNARDINO—Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside is hosting a Poverty Simulation at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on Friday, November 18. The Poverty Simulation is designed to help people better understand the challenges, stresses, and compounding factors that contribute to poverty.
Spiritual Direction: a ministry of presence and guidance
In part one of three articles, a Spiritual Director in the Diocese defines her ministry.
By Lenora Grimaud
Since Vatican II, many lay men and women have been called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction, due to the emphasis on the call of the laity. All lay persons are called to holiness, to evangelize, and to proclaim the Gospel, which has increased the need for spiritual direction for the laity.