GRAND TERRACE—Pastoral Juvenil Young Adult Ministry Office in collaboration with the Vocations Office and the Office of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation would like to invite all young adults ages 18 to 35 to attend “Hearts on Fire,” a two-day retreat filled with prayer, faith formation and spiritual renewal.
Former abortion facility is site of blessing, prayer service
By Marie Widmann
MONTCLAIR—Father Scott Nguyen walked briskly the morning of May 17, sprinkling holy water passionately into every room—examination rooms, laboratories, operating rooms.
Sister Chilee Okoko, D.M.M.M., Director of the Diocesan Department of Life, Dignity and Justice, had to practically run to keep up with the Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, stopping with him every few minutes to refill the holy water. Fr. Nguyen blessed room after room, pausing at times to ask “Did I remember to bless that one?” and returning to make certain he had not missed a space.
Clergy gather for domestic violence conference
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Priests, deacons and diocesan seminarians participated in a workshop on domestic violence May 9 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. The workshop aimed to provide the clergy with tools to help build a healthy physical and mental community.
The workshop examined the cultural, psychological, legal and pastoral perspectives of domestic violence.
Father’s Day special collection benefits retired diocesan priests
This Father’s Day weekend parishes will once again have the opportunity to support the retired diocesan priests with a special collection. With living and healthcare expenses continuing to grow, the Diocese of San Bernardino looks to alleviate the financial hardships many retired priests face.
Diocesan Awards recognize 77
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego recognized parish and diocesan ministers, members of the larger community who support the work of the Church and outsanding youth at the annual Diocesan Awards blessing held on May 20 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, San Bernardino.
The St. Bernardine Award is given to church employees with at least 10 consecutive years of employment, who have significantly impacted the local church through leadership or service.
Local Catholics lobby state policymakers in Sacramento
By Mike Shawver
SACRAMENTO—On April 29 in Sacramento, 25 people from the Diocese of San Bernardino joined with Catholics from all over the state of California for the annual Catholic Advocacy Day gathering. They met with members of the California State Senate and California State Assembly to be a powerful voice for public policy issues of concern to the Catholic Church in California.