By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—Petra Alexander, Director of the Office of Hispanic Affairs, was recognized by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the CPA Book Awards for a book she coauthored addressing restorative justice ministry.
RIVERSIDE—Over a year ago, Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside began discussions with Rev. Adrian Ochoa-Lugo about utilizing the former Casa Blanca Elementary School as a base for serving the Riverside community.
RIVERSIDE—More than 150 young adults participated in the 19th Annual Diocesan Sports Tournament at Andulka Park in Riverside on August 22.
Men’s and women’s parish soccer teams squared off in the spirit of competition, sportsmanship and faith. A combined team of Corpus Christi, Corona and Queen of Angels, Riverside took first place in the Men’s Soccer competition.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—More than 500 catechists from parishes within the Riverside and West End Vicariates attended the annual Catechist Day held this year at Sacred Heart Parish, Rancho Cucamonga on Aug. 15.
GRAND TERRACE—It has been a stellar year for Father Tyler Tripp thus far.
On top of being ordained a priest for the diocese earlier this year, Fr. Tripp received more good news: he won the vocations slogan contest.
Drawing inspiration from St. Catherine of Siena, Fr. Tyler submitted:
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—The spirituality of a music minister was emphasized this year at the annual Musician’s Day held July 18 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Peter Kolar, senior editor of Hispanic Music and Publications for WLP, and Sarah Hart, singer, songwriter and speaker with Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), were this year’s presenters.
