By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

 This year about 5,500 youth will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at parishes throughout the Diocese. 

 Parish leaders encourage youth to remain active in the parish by joining parish ministries. Though youth run the risk of drifting from the Church as they get older, youth often times remain active by joining service and youth ministries.

RIVERSIDE—On Saturday, May 23, Father Gregory Boyle, known for his work with at risk youth, will be making a special appearance as the guest speaker at Catholic Charities’ Making a Difference Event.

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

CATHEDRAL CITY—Following the success of his first poetry book, “Amar con Sabiduria es Saber Volar,” Father Luis Guido began working on his next collection of poetry. 

 Two years later he has published “Eco y palabra del pensamiento,” a collection of poetry that reflects on the every day blessings of life.

By Sister Hortensia Del Villar, SAC

 In the month of March, the Diocese of San Bernardino was invited by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to be part of a delegation of five members going to an Exposure Trip to the Philippines.

By Barbara Vollick

MURRIETA—The Hemet Vicariate held its second Divine Mercy Conference at St. Martha Parish in Murrieta on April 18.  The conference was organized by the Divine Mercy Ministry at St. Martha’s and was a great success with over 600 people in attendance.  

By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer

BEAUMONT–Filipino Catholics from the Diocese gathered at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish’s Beaumont site to celebrate the Feast of St. Pedro Calungsod on April 25.