SAN BERNARDINO—On June 22 Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) youth leaders from San Bernardino held an action at Our Lady of Hope Parish where they invited San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board Member Abigail Medina and SBCUSD Board President Michael Gallo to hear community concerns and recommendations on school suspension policy.
Parishes keep children active with Vacation Bible School
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
When school is out and parish faith formation programs pause for the summer break, what is a child to do?
Parishes throughout the Diocese answer that question by organizing Vacation Bible School.
St. Joseph Parish, Fontana has been organizing Vacation Bible School for 15 years. Hope Baluyot, coordinator of Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph, first brought the summer program to the parish as a way of providing a positive summer activity for her children.
Several Catholic schools welcome new principals
Five Diocesan Catholic schools will receive new principals at the start of the 2015-16 school year. Bishop Gerald Barnes and Catholic Schools Superintendent Patricia Vesely ask for the prayers of all as these five individuals begin this ministry in Catholic education.
New Youth Ministry Director Deang brings passion to ministry
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Ever since grade school Raymond Deang has had an interest in serving and accompanying others. A natural leader and role model, Deang served as a guide to his younger siblings, classmates at school and hundreds of youth at the parishes where he has served.
As the new director of the Diocesan Ministry with Youth Office, he now has the opportunity to continue impacting the lives of teenagers.
Sacred Heart students help AIDS orphans and abandoned children in Africa
PALM DESERT—Students at Sacred Heart School in Palm Desert are ready to send 200 hand-knit 8” x 8” colorful squares to southern Africa to make blankets for abandoned and vulnerable children and AIDS orphans.
Summer program introduces students to Latin American artists
SAN BERNARDINO—Holy Rosary Academy’s Summer Full Immersion Program is a great opportunity for third graders to practice third grade skills in Spanish. Students have had fun reading, writing and practicing math in Spanish. They have experienced walks, cooking lessons and Spanish movie time in addition to their academic lessons.