In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Diocese, Bishop Phillip Straling sat down with Father Erik Esparza to reminisce about the founding of the Diocese, its rapid growth and the transition to Bishop Barnes’ episcopacy.
Where do we go from here?
Bishop Barnes holds forum to hear concerns and brainstorm actions in response to sexual abuse crisis
SAN BERNARDINO—The Diocese finds itself, along with the rest of U.S. Church, once again engulfed in the clergy sexual abuse crisis, spurred by the Aug. 8 release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on six dioceses, and earlier public revelations on the history of sexual abuse and harassment by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
Facing Alzheimer’s with great faith: Ontario parish rallies behind longtime pastor who retires after diagnosis
By John Andrews
Editor
ONTARIO—Father John Vieira gathers with the Portuguese community at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish every Sunday to celebrate Mass in their shared native tongue.
Care for Creation day to focus on Native American contributions
By Sister Hortensia Del Villar, S.A.C.
The Laudato Si Committee of the Diocese of San Bernardino in collaboration with St. Joseph Parish in Big Bear, are coordinating the second annual Care for Creation Day, focusing this time on celebrating the life of our Native American brothers and sisters whose legacy speak about the value of living in harmony with all of creation.
Red, Blue, White Masses to honor public safety, legal and healthcare professionals
In October, the Catholic community in the Diocese will pray for and bless those serving in the legal community, public safety and healthcare professions, with its annual Red, Blue, and White Masses.
Eleven ordained to the Permanent Diaconate
By Malie Hudson
CHINO HILLS—Every pew of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Chino Hills was filled on August 25 with people wishing to join Bishop Gerald Barnes in celebrating the Ordination of 11 men to the Permanent Diaconate.