By Mary Huber
Senate Bill 320 is a highly controversial and one-sided bill that would require public colleges and universities in California to provide abortion-inducing medication.
MFI celebrates 20 years of lay formation at Symposium
By Marge Bitetti
SAN BERNARDINO—In 1998 Bishop Gerald Barnes had the wisdom to establish the Ministry Formation Institute (MFI) with the goal of providing the Diocese with educated and trained leaders for the numerous ministries in the region.
Diocese brings delegation to Sacramento for Catholic Advocacy Day
By Abraham Joven
SACRAMENTO—On April 24, a group of religious and lay Catholics from the Diocese traveled to Sacramento to support the California Catholic Conference’s annual Catholic Advocacy Day. This event is meant to have Catholic faithful engage their legislators by presenting positions that align with Catholic values on various public policy measures.
40th Anniversary, awards highlight Bishop’s Dinner
PALM DESERT—After a one-year hiatus the Bishop’s Dinner returned to the Diocese on April 7 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert.
St. Padre Pio relics draw the faithful to Inland churches for veneration
By Marge Bitetti
RIVERSIDE—The stream of reverent devotees was nonstop at Queen of Angels Church in Riverside on March 14 as hundreds turned out to venerate the relics of Saint Padre Pio.
The day of veneration culminated with an evening Mass, celebrated by Diocesan Vicar General, Monsignor Gerard Lopez, S.T.L., that was attended by over 1,500 people.
Life, Dignity and Justice Conference to focus on Catholic Social Teaching
By Sister Chilee Okoko, D.M.M.M.
The 2018 Life, Dignity and Justice Conference of the Diocese of San Bernardino on May 9 will offer another wonderful day of education, information and empowerment. With great joy and hearts filled with hope, we will gather to be educated and enlightened on issues relating to most aspects of Catholic Social Teaching (CST).