With the Bishops of California formally endorsing Proposition 62, the California ballot measure that would abolish the death penalty, the Diocesan Office of Restorative Justice will offer information sessions on the issue throughout September and October.
Life, Dignity and Justice Conference to examine matters of faith and politics
SAN BERNARDINO—The Diocesan Department of Life, Dignity and Justice works to create a holy and just society by promoting the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of God’s creation. As St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta so eloquently said, “Love has no meaning if it isn’t shared. Love has to be put into action.”
Names can be deceiving
Churches in parts of the Diocese may sound Catholic but are not in communion with the Holy See
By Petra Alexander
For many Hispanics, immigrants from Latin American countries, the word “Catholic” only means the religion of the majority of believers in their country. After arriving in the United States they realize that there are other religious groups who also identify themselves as Catholic but do not follow our rules and traditions.
Retreat Centers offer quiet time with God, family
By Malie Hudson
Every year, Catholics of all ages and vocations sign up to attend a spiritual retreat. It is an opportunity to connect with God on a deeper level and disconnect from the distractions of daily life. It involves being immersed into a few days of prayer, spiritual direction through talks or seminars, reflection, Sacraments and renewal.
Fr. Henry Sseriiso incardinated into Diocese
SAN BERNARDINO—On April 25, the feast of St. Mark, Evangelist, Bishop Gerald Barnes incardinated Father Henry M. Sseriiso into the Presbyterate of the Diocese of San Bernardino.
When a priest is incardinated into a Diocese, he is being placed under the jurisdiction of a particular bishop or other ecclesiatical superior such as the superior of a religious order.
In August 1996, Fr. Sseriiso was ordained and served as a member of the Consolata Missionaries.
Diocese receives three new religious communities
By Ashley Elizabeth Limon
Bishop Gerald Barnes has often commented on the important role that religious order priests play in providing for the spiritual needs of the lay faithful in the Diocese.
So it was with gratitude and happiness that the Diocese welcomed three new religious communities—the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus, the Heralds of Good News, and the Missionary Society of the Philippines—for parish ministry beginning July 1.