By David Dolores
SAN BERNARDINO—During the Christmas season many of us have the opportunity to be with family, to spend time in worship, and to reach out in charity to those in need.
‘Come to me… and I will give you rest’
In the Coachella Valley, the Diocese reengages its ministry to Central American migrants
The Diocese of San Bernardino is one of several Catholic entities located near the southern border of the United States that is addressing the ongoing migration crisis as federal immigration officials are again calling on the Church to provide transitional help to asylum seekers arriving from Central America.
One minister’s account: a family searches for hope
A diocesan volunteer describes her experience in the Coachella Valley with a Central American family seeking asylum in the United States
By Cristina Mendez
The first lady I welcomed into the shelter was teary-eyed and scared; clearly affected as she processed all that she had experienced.
Bishop Barnes reflects on November meeting of U.S. Bishops
SAN BERNARDINO—The last-minute directive from the Vatican not to vote on proposed reforms addressing clergy sexual abuse was, indeed, stunning and unexpected but it did not stop U.S. Bishops from making progress on the issue during their Fall gathering in Baltimore, according to Bishop Gerald Barnes.
Sr. White and Deacon Barna retiring from ministry posts
SAN BERNARDINO—Two long serving ministers in the Diocese who played pioneering roles in the ministries of Child and Youth Protection and Catholic Cemeteries, respectively, are set to retire in December.
Drennan, Lopez ordained as transitional deacons
YUCAIPA—After having completed their seminary studies, Ted Drennan and Juan Lopez were ordained as transitional deacons in a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gerald Barnes on December 15 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Yucaipa.