By John Andrews
Editor
SAN BERNARDINO—It was supposed to be a three-year stint at the helm of the fledgling Diocesan Office of Worship for Sister Marilu Covani, SP.
That was her agreement with Bishop Gerald Barnes, who had called her, personally, to recruit her to San Bernardino. But it turned into a 17-year ministry, as Sr. Covani will be retiring this summer as Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese.
By David C. Okonkwo
SAN BERNARDINO—The Catholics of African Descent ministry of the Diocese of San Bernardino, in conjunction with other local partners, is sponsoring a Juneteenth Celebration on June 20. The celebration of culture and history for the African American and African communities will be held at Anne E. Sherrill’s Park, 1376 N. California St. San Bernardino, CA 92411, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
By María José García
SAN BERNARDINO—With great joy, the Diocese of San Bernardino held its first Pastoral Juvenil Young Adult Ministry Conference on May 2, drawing over 100 participants.
The Conference was planned and facilitated by members of the Diocesan Pastoral Juvenil Council who are leaders of various groups and apostolic movements throughout the Diocese.
COLTON—It is not customary to greet the burial of 1,100 people in a cemetery as good news but in assessing the first ten years of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery it can be seen as a sign that there is, indeed, a strong desire among local Catholics to be buried in consecrated ground.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO–In a few short weeks, Johnny Dang and Tyler Tripp will enter Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino to be ordained priests of the Diocese of San Bernardino. As May 29 nears, both are eager to complete their formal studies and begin their priestly ministry.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
This year about 5,500 youth will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at parishes throughout the Diocese.
Parish leaders encourage youth to remain active in the parish by joining parish ministries. Though youth run the risk of drifting from the Church as they get older, youth often times remain active by joining service and youth ministries.
