In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, celebrates its 90th World Mission Sunday on October 23.

SAN BERNARDINO—Wordnet Productions is happy to announce that on October 15 a new Spanish-language version of the app “iGOD Today” will be launched. The name of this new venture will be called ­¡Dios Te Habla Hoy! The first contribution to this Spanish edition will be made by Bishop Gerald Barnes. He will be followed by other Spanish speakers. In addition to US presenters, future contributors from Divine Word coworkers in Panama, Colombia, and Spain will join in to carry the Gospel message at home and abroad.

SAN BERNARDINO—Catholic Charities San Bernardino-Riverside is hosting a Poverty Simulation at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on Friday, November 18. The Poverty Simulation is designed to help people better understand the challenges, stresses, and compounding factors that contribute to poverty. 

In part one of three articles, a Spiritual Director in the Diocese defines her ministry.

By Lenora Grimaud

 Since Vatican II, many lay men and women have been called to the ministry of Spiritual Direction, due to the emphasis on the call of the laity. All lay persons are called to holiness, to evangelize, and to proclaim the Gospel, which has increased the need for spiritual direction for the laity. 

GRAND TERRACE—Bishop Gerald Barnes and the entire faithful of the Diocese of San Bernardino gather each year to celebrate, and pray with and for, those men and women who spend their energy, time and talents in taking care of our health needs and wellness. 

SAN BERNARDINO—The 150 people who attended the Life, Dignity and Justice Conference at the Diocesan Pastoral Center on September 28 were treated to talks and workshops about everything from the upcoming presidential election to immigration to human trafficking to the death penalty to hate crime trends.