By Sister Chilee Okoko, D.M.M.M.
ONTARIO—On September 17 Catholics of African descent in the Diocese celebrated with Bishop Gerald Barnes in tribute of his 25th Episcopal Anniversary with Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in Ontario.
Local Catholics offer funds, goods and prayers for those impacted by disasters
With the recent natural disasters in the United States and Mexico, Diocesan parishioners have answered the call for aid with their donations.
Faith themed movies ‘Open Bethlehem’ and ‘Same Kind of Different as Me’ to be screened locally
Two movies with strong spiritual themes will receive special screenings in the Diocese in October.
Bishop Barnes honored at Santa Clara University as a champion of diversity
SANTA CLARA—For his empowerment of lay leaders through formation and his leadership in promoting the blessings of cultural diversity in the Church, Bishop Gerald Barnes has been honored with the Allen Figueroa Deck Award.
Churches, priest victimized in summer attacks
Diocesan and parish leaders beef up preparedness and security efforts following a series of criminal strikes against local churches
By Natalie Romano
A priest shot, a stained glass window smashed, a church set on fire, and a parish tagged with hate speech.
A day of listening and learning
The Diocese stages first formal gathering in the state for local V Encuentro dialogue
By Ashley Elizabeth Limon
RIVERSIDE—More than 1,300 Catholics representing 52 parishes of the Diocese came together on August 19th for the local gathering of the V Encuentro at Riverside City College.