GRAND TERRACE—Bishop Gerald Barnes has accepted seven men into the Diocesan Seminarian Program as the drive to increase vocations to the priesthood in the nation’s fifth largest diocese continues.

By Mario Martinez

SAN BERNARDINO—Our Diocese rejoices with the entire country as the Eighth World Meeting of Families is fast approaching. 

 In preparation for this great event, families in the Diocese had the opportunity to participate in a very important project of evangelization and catechesis. Families were encouraged to share a short video showing how they live the four Diocesan values of hospitality, reconciliation, collaboration and faith sharing in their domestic church.

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

SAN BERNARDINO—Petra Alexander, Director of the Office of Hispanic Affairs, was recognized by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the CPA Book Awards for a book she coauthored addressing restorative justice ministry. 

RIVERSIDE—Over a year ago, Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside began discussions with Rev. Adrian Ochoa-Lugo about utilizing the former Casa Blanca Elementary School as a base for serving the Riverside community.

RIVERSIDE—More than 150 young adults participated in the 19th Annual Diocesan Sports Tournament at Andulka Park in Riverside on August 22. 

 Men’s and women’s parish soccer teams squared off in the spirit of competition, sportsmanship and faith.  A combined team of Corpus Christi, Corona and Queen of Angels, Riverside took first place in the Men’s Soccer competition.

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

RANCHO CUCAMONGA—More than 500 catechists from parishes within the Riverside and West End Vicariates attended the annual Catechist Day held this year at Sacred Heart Parish, Rancho Cucamonga on Aug. 15.