By Marge Bitetti
ADELANTO—Catholics of the Diocese joined Bishop Gerald Barnes in the High Desert on January 14 to pray in solidarity with and for migrants.
OneLife LA invites local Catholics to walk for Life
LOS ANGELES—Catholics from the Diocese of San Bernardino are once again invited to join in the fourth annual OneLife LA Walk for Life, January 20 as tens of thousands of Christians walk on behalf of the miracle of Life.
Annual Migration Mass to focus on those in detention
By Abraham Joven
ADELANTO—Every year, the Diocese of San Bernardino hosts a Mass focusing on migration. Whether the temporary visitors in the form of refugees, migrant laborers, or our permanent resident brothers and sisters hailing from distant lands, this Mass is an opportunity to for us to be neighbor to and welcome the stranger among us.
New year calls for new mindset in serving the poor
By Ken Sawa, MSW, LCSW
There is a major shift taking placing in our country to dramatically decrease government funding for the poor and vulnerable. This shift has been occurring slowly, but right now, it is moving with increasing speed and severity.
‘Deep in the hearts of our people’
The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe creates joy, reverence among Catholics
By Lynne De La Torre
Every year, on December 12th, parishes around the Diocese of San Bernardino celebrate the historical event that took place in Mexico in 1531; the day when the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego.
Simbang Gabi celebration draws hundreds to St. Martha church
By Malie Hudson
MURRIETA—Southern California has the world’s largest Filipino population outside the Philippines. Their rich culture has had significant impact in the region as well as within the Catholic Church, particularly with the gift of Simbang Gabi, a Filipino tradition celebrated during Advent.