SAN BERNARDINO—Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center welcomed Douglas Kleam to the St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) team. Kleam is the new hospital president, effective June 12.
Diocese rejoices in Ordination of four new priests
By Malie Hudson
CHINO HILLS—Over 2,000 Catholics from across the Diocese and from as far away as Venezuela and the Philippines gathered at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Chino Hills to celebrate the Ordination of four men to the priesthood on May 20, also the Feast Day of the Diocese’s Patron, Saint Bernardine of Siena.
Youth to be protagonists in upcoming synod of bishops
By Elise Harris
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—The importance of youth to both the present and future of the Church will be probed in the next world-wide Synod of Bishops.
The theme for the 2018 50th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, “Young People, the Faith and the Discernment of Vocation,” was announced in October of last year. The preparatory document for the synod has been released, indicating that young people will play an active role in both the preparation and the discussion.
Confirmation Blessings: Five newly confirmed Catholics reflect on this milestone Sacrament
The foundation of the Christian life is laid by the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Confirmation celebrates the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the baptized which increases and deepens our baptismal grace.
Going deeper: Chino Hills parish offers ministries to address post-Confirmation journey of young Catholics
By Allyson Escobar
Newly-initiated and confirmed Catholics have a duty and responsibility to continue their faith formation, deepening their understanding of the mystery of the Church, during a period known as mystagogia.
Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests set for Father’s Day
On Sunday, June 18, the annual Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests will be conducted at parishes throughout the Diocese.
Not to be confused with the Annual Retirement Fund for Religious, the Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests assists local retired diocesan priests in need.