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Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest, Jubilee Vespers & Adoration, and much more!

Posted on 04/2/2025 16:15 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest, Jubilee Vespers & Adoration, and much more!
View this email in your browser
the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Center for Spiritual Development. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Holy Week Retreat Series. Remembering the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of the figures who accompanied him. On Zoom. April 14,15, 16 at 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 am. Click here to visit thecsd.org
Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Photo of Fr. Juan Garcia with a black background candles and white roses

Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest
Father Juan Garcia, formerly Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Riverside and Spiritual Director at St. Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace, was called to Eternal Rest on March 28. He was a member of the Diocesan Laborer Priests from Spain. Fr. Garcia served at Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 2006-2008 and subsequently spent eight years (2009-2017) at Serra House. In 2018, he returned to Spain and was appointed chaplain of the Santa Catalina Church in Murcia. He remained there until 2024, when he moved to the Maestro Ávila Residence in Salamanca. The Mass of Resurrection took place on March 29 in the Parish of San Pablo in Salamanca.
Jubilee Vespers & Adoration for the sick and healthcare providers. Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with celebrant Very Rev. Msgr. Gerard Lopez at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. Click here for live stream link.

Holy Rosary Academy mourns the passing of middle school teacher 
Top photo: Teacher ID photo of Bryan Lang with the wording “rest in peace”. Bottom photo: Bryan Long holding an award in front of a sign, “Distinguished Teacher Award”.

On March 28, Bryan Lang, beloved middle school teacher at Holy Rosary Academy in San Bernardino, was called home to God. “Mr. Lang was a dedicated educator, a compassionate mentor, and a cherished member of our school family,” said  Holy Rosary Principal Shelley Renison. “His presence in our classrooms and hallways brought wisdom, kindness, and faith to all who knew him.” An alumnus of Holy Rosary Academy, himself, Lang taught at the school for 13 years and further advanced his education in 2018 when he earned a master’s degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. In 2020, the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools honored Lang with a “Distinguished Teacher” award. Let us keep Mr. Lang, his family and the Holy Rosary Academy community in our prayers.  

Annual memorial breakfast at CSUSB honors César E. Chávez
Crowded conference room with speakers in chairs on the stage in front of CSUSB backdrop
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) held the annual breakfast in memory of César Chávez, organized by Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD). The event gathered distinguished Latinos in the Arts, Media, and Education fields, with attendees such as actors Pepe Serna, Sal Lopez, among others, and TV producers like Jeff Valdez, and Cristina Nava. The breakfast included the support of various educational institutions like the Small Business Coalition (HCSB) and LatinHeat Media. This year’s breakfast shared the stories of Latinos who, despite the challenges of their reality, embraced the "Si se puede" spirit to contribute their talents in the fields of Art and Communication. Dr. Enrique Murillo, LEAD Executive Director, emphasized the importance of continuing the voices of those who represent a struggle, supported by all social agents, with the conviction that César Chávez had shown: "We cannot seek personal achievements while forgetting the progress and prosperity of our community."

Sponsor Couple training helps engaged couples and strengthens marriages
The Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry held a Virtual Sponsor Couple training on March 25 with Father Rob Ruhnke, author of the “For Better and Forever” marriage preparation program, with 11 couples attending the session. One of the couples, Ramiro and Dalia Robles shared “…We have been serving in premarital preparation at our parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chino, for about 6 years. [Being a Sponsor Couple] has helped us as a couple to strengthen our marriage…and understand our children better.” These sponsored married couples accompany engaged couples as they prepare for marriage, and beyond their wedding date, modeling how to live out their Christian faith in their daily lives as husband and wife. The next training session will be on June 28 at 10:00 AM.  If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor Couple, please contact your parish, and please visit https://bit.ly/3XGENyO or contact Paola Martinez at pmartinez@sbdiocese.org for more information.
Into the Deep - Young Adult Night - Social, Faith Formation, Adoration. Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Queen of Angels Church in Riverside. Hosted by Sisters of Sacred Heart, SB Young Catholics, Vocations Office
Office of Community Services & Outreach invites you to Pilgrims of Hope Living the Corporal - Spiritual Works of Mercy on April 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino. Volunteer here.
Walking for Immigrant Justice - Join Inland Empire Faith Communities along with Bishop Alberto Rojas for a Procession and Prayer Service on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Downtown Riverside. Starting at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Main St.) to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
50 years of Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. Donate here.
A bible with an apple with a cross embedded with the words: The Teachable Moment
What is Vespers? Read here.
Youtube Icon with the text "Watch Videos Now"
Interview with our First Jubilee Opportunity Drawing Winner, Alfred Shine, Jr. - Watch here.
Begins El Compasito Newsletter - Information in Spanish
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El Padre Juan Lorenzo García es llamado al descanso eterno
El Padre Juan García, ex párroco de la parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro en Riverside y director espiritual de la Casa de Formación San Junípero Serra en Grand Terrace, fue llamado al descanso eterno el 28 de marzo. Fue miembro de los Sacerdotes Laboristas Diocesanos de España. El Padre García sirvió en Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro desde 2006 a 2008 y posteriormente pasó ocho años (2009-2017) en la Casa Serra. En 2018, regresó a España y fue nombrado capellán de la Iglesia de Santa Catalina en Murcia. Permaneció allí hasta 2024, cuando se trasladó a la Residencia Maestro Ávila en Salamanca. La Misa de Resurrección se celebró el 29 de marzo en la parroquia de San Pablo en Salamanca.
Caminata por la Justicia de los Inmigrantes. Únase con las comunidades de fe del Inland Empire junto con el Obispo Alberto Rojas en una procesión y servicio de oración. Sábado, 12 de abril del 2025 - 10:00 AM. La procesión comienza en el Memorial de Martin Luther King, Jr. (Main St.) y termina en la Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Sales. Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
La Academia del Santo Rosario lamenta el fallecimiento de un profesor de secundaria
El 28 de marzo, Bryan Lang, querido maestro de secundaria en la Academia del Santo Rosario de San Bernardino, recibió el llamado de Dios. "El Sr. Lang fue un educador dedicado, un mentor compasivo y un miembro muy querido de nuestra familia escolar", dijo Shelley Renison, directora del Santo Rosario. "Su presencia en nuestras aulas y pasillos trajo sabiduría, bondad y fe a todos los que lo conocieron". Lang, ex alumno de la Academia del Santo Rosario, enseñó en la escuela durante 13 años y avanzó mas en su educacion en el 2018, cuando obtuvo una maestría en Educación de la Universidad Grand Canyon. En 2020, la Oficina Diocesana de Escuelas Católicas honró a Lang con el premio "Maestro Distinguido". Mantengamos al Sr. Lang, a su familia y a la comunidad de la Academia del Santo Rosario en nuestras oraciones.
Desayuno anual en memoria de César E. Chávez en la Universidad CSUSB
La Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino (CSUSB) celebró el desayuno anual en memoria de César Chávez, organizado por Días de Defensa de la Educación Latina (LEAD por sus siglas en inglés). El evento reunió a latinos distinguidos en los ámbitos de las artes, los medios de comunicación y la educación, con la asistencia de actores como Pepe Serna y Sal López, entre otros, y productores de televisión como Jeff Valdez y Cristina Nava. El desayuno contó con el apoyo de diversas instituciones educativas como la Coalición de Pequeñas Empresas (HCSB) y LatinHeat Media. El desayuno de este año compartió las historias de latinos que, a pesar de los desafíos de su realidad, abrazaron el espíritu de "Sí se puede" para aportar su talento en los ámbitos del arte y la comunicación. El Dr. Enrique Murillo, Director Ejecutivo de LEAD, enfatizó la importancia de dar continuidad a las voces de quienes representan una lucha, con el apoyo de todos los agentes sociales, con la convicción que César Chávez demostró: "No podemos buscar logros personales mientras olvidamos el progreso y la prosperidad de nuestra comunidad."
La capacitación para Parejas Patrocinadora ayuda a las parejas comprometidas y fortalece sus matrimonios
La Oficina del Ministerio Matrimonial y Familiar realizó una capacitación virtual para parejas patrocinadoras el 25 de marzo con el Padre Rob Ruhnke, autor del programa de preparación matrimonial "Para Siempre y para Mejor" a la que asistieron 11 parejas. Una de las parejas, Ramiro y Dalia Robles, compartió: "Llevamos aproximadamente 6 años sirviendo en la preparación prematrimonial en nuestra parroquia, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Chino. [Ser una pareja patrocinadora] nos ha ayudado a fortalecer nuestro matrimonio y a comprender mejor a nuestros hijos". Estas parejas patrocinadoras acompañan a las parejas comprometidas en su preparación para el matrimonio y después de la boda, enseñándoles cómo vivir su fe cristiana en su vida diaria como esposos. La próxima capacitación será el 28 de junio a las 10:00 a. m. Si les interesa ser una pareja patrocinadora, contacten a su parroquia y visiten https://bit.ly/3XGENyO o contacten a Paola Martínez en pmartinez@sbdiocese.org para más información.
Oficina de Recursos y Servicios a la Comunidad. Peregrinos de Esperanza Viviendo las Obras Corporales y Espirituales de Misericordia. 18 de abril. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza. Inscríbete para ser voluntario aquí.
50 años Catholic Relief Services Plato de Arroz - Donar aquí
¿Qué son las vísperas? Leer aquí
Rece el Rosario con el Obispo Alberto Rojas
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest, Jubilee Vespers & Adoration, and much more!

Posted on 04/2/2025 16:15 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest, Jubilee Vespers & Adoration, and much more!
View this email in your browser
the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Center for Spiritual Development. A ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Holy Week Retreat Series. Remembering the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of the figures who accompanied him. On Zoom. April 14,15, 16 at 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 am. Click here to visit thecsd.org
Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Photo of Fr. Juan Garcia with a black background candles and white roses

Father Juan Lorenzo Garcia called to Eternal Rest
Father Juan Garcia, formerly Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Riverside and Spiritual Director at St. Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace, was called to Eternal Rest on March 28. He was a member of the Diocesan Laborer Priests from Spain. Fr. Garcia served at Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 2006-2008 and subsequently spent eight years (2009-2017) at Serra House. In 2018, he returned to Spain and was appointed chaplain of the Santa Catalina Church in Murcia. He remained there until 2024, when he moved to the Maestro Ávila Residence in Salamanca. The Mass of Resurrection took place on March 29 in the Parish of San Pablo in Salamanca.
Jubilee Vespers & Adoration for the sick and healthcare providers. Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with celebrant Very Rev. Msgr. Gerard Lopez at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. Click here for live stream link.

Holy Rosary Academy mourns the passing of middle school teacher 
Top photo: Teacher ID photo of Bryan Lang with the wording “rest in peace”. Bottom photo: Bryan Long holding an award in front of a sign, “Distinguished Teacher Award”.

On March 28, Bryan Lang, beloved middle school teacher at Holy Rosary Academy in San Bernardino, was called home to God. “Mr. Lang was a dedicated educator, a compassionate mentor, and a cherished member of our school family,” said  Holy Rosary Principal Shelley Renison. “His presence in our classrooms and hallways brought wisdom, kindness, and faith to all who knew him.” An alumnus of Holy Rosary Academy, himself, Lang taught at the school for 13 years and further advanced his education in 2018 when he earned a master’s degree in Education from Grand Canyon University. In 2020, the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools honored Lang with a “Distinguished Teacher” award. Let us keep Mr. Lang, his family and the Holy Rosary Academy community in our prayers.  

Annual memorial breakfast at CSUSB honors César E. Chávez
Crowded conference room with speakers in chairs on the stage in front of CSUSB backdrop
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) held the annual breakfast in memory of César Chávez, organized by Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD). The event gathered distinguished Latinos in the Arts, Media, and Education fields, with attendees such as actors Pepe Serna, Sal Lopez, among others, and TV producers like Jeff Valdez, and Cristina Nava. The breakfast included the support of various educational institutions like the Small Business Coalition (HCSB) and LatinHeat Media. This year’s breakfast shared the stories of Latinos who, despite the challenges of their reality, embraced the "Si se puede" spirit to contribute their talents in the fields of Art and Communication. Dr. Enrique Murillo, LEAD Executive Director, emphasized the importance of continuing the voices of those who represent a struggle, supported by all social agents, with the conviction that César Chávez had shown: "We cannot seek personal achievements while forgetting the progress and prosperity of our community."

Sponsor Couple training helps engaged couples and strengthens marriages
The Office of Marriage and Family Life Ministry held a Virtual Sponsor Couple training on March 25 with Father Rob Ruhnke, author of the “For Better and Forever” marriage preparation program, with 11 couples attending the session. One of the couples, Ramiro and Dalia Robles shared “…We have been serving in premarital preparation at our parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chino, for about 6 years. [Being a Sponsor Couple] has helped us as a couple to strengthen our marriage…and understand our children better.” These sponsored married couples accompany engaged couples as they prepare for marriage, and beyond their wedding date, modeling how to live out their Christian faith in their daily lives as husband and wife. The next training session will be on June 28 at 10:00 AM.  If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor Couple, please contact your parish, and please visit https://bit.ly/3XGENyO or contact Paola Martinez at pmartinez@sbdiocese.org for more information.
Into the Deep - Young Adult Night - Social, Faith Formation, Adoration. Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Queen of Angels Church in Riverside. Hosted by Sisters of Sacred Heart, SB Young Catholics, Vocations Office
Office of Community Services & Outreach invites you to Pilgrims of Hope Living the Corporal - Spiritual Works of Mercy on April 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino. Volunteer here.
Walking for Immigrant Justice - Join Inland Empire Faith Communities along with Bishop Alberto Rojas for a Procession and Prayer Service on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Downtown Riverside. Starting at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Main St.) to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
50 years of Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. Donate here.
A bible with an apple with a cross embedded with the words: The Teachable Moment
What is Vespers? Read here.
Youtube Icon with the text "Watch Videos Now"
Interview with our First Jubilee Opportunity Drawing Winner, Alfred Shine, Jr. - Watch here.
Begins El Compasito Newsletter - Information in Spanish
Lás Últimas Noticias

El Padre Juan Lorenzo García es llamado al descanso eterno
El Padre Juan García, ex párroco de la parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro en Riverside y director espiritual de la Casa de Formación San Junípero Serra en Grand Terrace, fue llamado al descanso eterno el 28 de marzo. Fue miembro de los Sacerdotes Laboristas Diocesanos de España. El Padre García sirvió en Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro desde 2006 a 2008 y posteriormente pasó ocho años (2009-2017) en la Casa Serra. En 2018, regresó a España y fue nombrado capellán de la Iglesia de Santa Catalina en Murcia. Permaneció allí hasta 2024, cuando se trasladó a la Residencia Maestro Ávila en Salamanca. La Misa de Resurrección se celebró el 29 de marzo en la parroquia de San Pablo en Salamanca.
Caminata por la Justicia de los Inmigrantes. Únase con las comunidades de fe del Inland Empire junto con el Obispo Alberto Rojas en una procesión y servicio de oración. Sábado, 12 de abril del 2025 - 10:00 AM. La procesión comienza en el Memorial de Martin Luther King, Jr. (Main St.) y termina en la Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Sales. Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
La Academia del Santo Rosario lamenta el fallecimiento de un profesor de secundaria
El 28 de marzo, Bryan Lang, querido maestro de secundaria en la Academia del Santo Rosario de San Bernardino, recibió el llamado de Dios. "El Sr. Lang fue un educador dedicado, un mentor compasivo y un miembro muy querido de nuestra familia escolar", dijo Shelley Renison, directora del Santo Rosario. "Su presencia en nuestras aulas y pasillos trajo sabiduría, bondad y fe a todos los que lo conocieron". Lang, ex alumno de la Academia del Santo Rosario, enseñó en la escuela durante 13 años y avanzó mas en su educacion en el 2018, cuando obtuvo una maestría en Educación de la Universidad Grand Canyon. En 2020, la Oficina Diocesana de Escuelas Católicas honró a Lang con el premio "Maestro Distinguido". Mantengamos al Sr. Lang, a su familia y a la comunidad de la Academia del Santo Rosario en nuestras oraciones.
Desayuno anual en memoria de César E. Chávez en la Universidad CSUSB
La Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino (CSUSB) celebró el desayuno anual en memoria de César Chávez, organizado por Días de Defensa de la Educación Latina (LEAD por sus siglas en inglés). El evento reunió a latinos distinguidos en los ámbitos de las artes, los medios de comunicación y la educación, con la asistencia de actores como Pepe Serna y Sal López, entre otros, y productores de televisión como Jeff Valdez y Cristina Nava. El desayuno contó con el apoyo de diversas instituciones educativas como la Coalición de Pequeñas Empresas (HCSB) y LatinHeat Media. El desayuno de este año compartió las historias de latinos que, a pesar de los desafíos de su realidad, abrazaron el espíritu de "Sí se puede" para aportar su talento en los ámbitos del arte y la comunicación. El Dr. Enrique Murillo, Director Ejecutivo de LEAD, enfatizó la importancia de dar continuidad a las voces de quienes representan una lucha, con el apoyo de todos los agentes sociales, con la convicción que César Chávez demostró: "No podemos buscar logros personales mientras olvidamos el progreso y la prosperidad de nuestra comunidad."
La capacitación para Parejas Patrocinadora ayuda a las parejas comprometidas y fortalece sus matrimonios
La Oficina del Ministerio Matrimonial y Familiar realizó una capacitación virtual para parejas patrocinadoras el 25 de marzo con el Padre Rob Ruhnke, autor del programa de preparación matrimonial "Para Siempre y para Mejor" a la que asistieron 11 parejas. Una de las parejas, Ramiro y Dalia Robles, compartió: "Llevamos aproximadamente 6 años sirviendo en la preparación prematrimonial en nuestra parroquia, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Chino. [Ser una pareja patrocinadora] nos ha ayudado a fortalecer nuestro matrimonio y a comprender mejor a nuestros hijos". Estas parejas patrocinadoras acompañan a las parejas comprometidas en su preparación para el matrimonio y después de la boda, enseñándoles cómo vivir su fe cristiana en su vida diaria como esposos. La próxima capacitación será el 28 de junio a las 10:00 a. m. Si les interesa ser una pareja patrocinadora, contacten a su parroquia y visiten https://bit.ly/3XGENyO o contacten a Paola Martínez en pmartinez@sbdiocese.org para más información.
Oficina de Recursos y Servicios a la Comunidad. Peregrinos de Esperanza Viviendo las Obras Corporales y Espirituales de Misericordia. 18 de abril. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza. Inscríbete para ser voluntario aquí.
50 años Catholic Relief Services Plato de Arroz - Donar aquí
¿Qué son las vísperas? Leer aquí
Rece el Rosario con el Obispo Alberto Rojas
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows, Child Abuse Awareness & Victims Healing Mass, and much more!

Posted on 03/26/2025 16:05 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows, Child Abuse Awareness & Victims Healing Mass, and much more!
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Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets

Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows
On March 22, two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart (SDSH) professed their vows at Sacred Heart Church in Rancho Cucamonga, surrounded by their family and friends. Sister Vivian Sun (pictured center right) performed her Perpetual Profession, a public profession of vows to live chastity, poverty, and obedience forever in the SDSH and life-long commitment to make known the personal love of God through a broad scope of apostolic works. Sister Claire Gietzen (pictured left) performed her Renewal of Temporary Profession, a Profession of Evangelical Counsels, vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. She will continue to receive formation, being assigned to live in a local community to participate in the apostolate. Father Rafael Partida, Episcopal Vicar of the Riverside Pastoral Region of the diocese, was the chief celebrant of the Mass and he was joined by several other concelebrating priests.
The Office of Child and Youth Protection invited you to our annual Child Abuse and Victims Healing Mass presided by Bishop Alberto Rojas on Saturday, April 5th at noon at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace. Click here for live stream.

San Bernardino parish hosts outreach event to serve the poor
Volunteers in front of tables overflowing with food and clothing donations outside of parish.

On March 18, Our Lady of Hope Church in San Bernardino hosted one of several planned outreach events supported by the diocesan Office of Community Services and Outreach. Under the direction of Teresa Rocha, director of the Office of Community Services and Outreach, multiple booths and tables were present to provide information regarding financial aid, medical aid, Medicare, and other San Bernardino County services designed to aid those in need. The event also included distribution of free clothing and bags of groceries. Four members of the Knights of Columbus Council 4488, David Calhoun, Steve Figueroa, Carlos Teran, and Don Jones, volunteered to help set up tables, pack grocery bags, layout free clothing, and register participants.

 Ways to perform tangible signs of hope and almsgiving this Lent
Younger man holding a small CRS donation box for coins to go in with a cross of ashes on his forehead. Small child in a green field holding fruit while smiling.
On March 17, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official overseas relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), published a press release in response to the U.S. government cancelling 83% of the programs at the United Agency for International Development (USAID). “CRS has had to halt much of our U.S. government supported work due to the lack of payments: food in warehouses could not be distributed to the hungry and women and children could not get vital health and nutrition services,” the statement read. “In the Holy Season of Lent in this special Jubilee year, Pope Francis invites Catholics and all people to become artisans of hope by building communities rooted in solidarity.” To learn more about CRS, its services and how to donate, including its Lenten Rice Bowl almsgiving program, please visit crs.org.
Vespers with Eucharistic Adoration in Celebration and Prayer for the Jubilee Groups. Each month during the Jubilee year, the Vatican will honor special groups. In solidarity, our diocese will hold vespers (evening prayer) and Eucharistic Adoration on the corresponding Sunday at our Cathedral. Join us in celebrating the Jubilee! Jubilee Group Highlighted: Missionaries Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral, San Bernardino on March 30th at 5:30 p.m.
Walking for Immigrant Justice - Join Inland Empire Faith Communities along with Bishop Alberto Rojas for a Procession and Prayer Service on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Downtown Riverside. Starting at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Main St.) to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
A Spiritual & Cultural Journey to Mexico under the Spiritual Direction and Leadership of Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes, KC*HS to Puebla & The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on August 17 to 23, 2025. Click here for more information.
Save the Date for the 24th annual Bishop’s Dinner. The Roaring 20s! Saturday, May 24, 2025 at JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort and Spa. Click here fro more information.
A bible with an apple with a cross embedded with the words: The Teachable Moment
Lenten Series. Let’s talk about - confession. Click here.
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Praying the Stations of the Cross with Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Rutilio del Riego. Watch here.
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Dos hermanas de la Sociedad Devota del Sagrado Corazón profesan sus votos
El 22 de marzo, dos hermanas de la Sociedad Devota del Sagrado Corazón (SDSH por sus siglas en inglés) profesaron sus votos en la iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Rancho Cucamonga, rodeadas de sus familiares y amigos. La hermana Vivian Sun (Foto de la izquierda en el centro) realizó su profesión perpetua, una profesión pública de votos para vivir la castidad, la pobreza y la obediencia para siempre en la SDSH y un compromiso de por vida para dar a conocer el amor personal de Dios a través de una amplia gama de obras apostólicas. La hermana Claire Gietzen (Foto de la izquierda a la izquierda) realizó la renovación de su profesión temporal, una profesión de consejos evangélicos, votos de castidad, pobreza y obediencia. Continuará recibiendo formación, ya que se le ha asignado vivir en una comunidad local para participar en el apostolado. El padre Rafael Partida, vicario episcopal de la región pastoral de Riverside de la diócesis, fue el celebrante principal de la misa y estuvo acompañado por varios otros sacerdotes concelebrantes.
La Oficina Para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes le invitamos a nuestra Misa anual para la Concientización del Abuso Infantil y la Sanación de Víctimas de Abuso Sábado, 5 de abril del 2025 a las 12 p.m. Presidida por el Exmo. Obispo Alberto Rojas. Iglesia de Cristo Redentor, Grand Terrace. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Una parroquia de San Bernardino organiza un evento de alcance comunitario para servir a los pobres
El 18 de marzo, la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza en San Bernardino acogió uno de los varios eventos de alcance comunitario planificados y apoyados por la Oficina Diocesana de Servicios y Alcance Comunitario. Bajo la dirección de Teresa Rocha, directora de la Oficina de Servicios y Alcance Comunitario, se instalaron múltiples puestos y mesas para proporcionar información sobre ayuda financiera, asistencia médica, Medicare y otros servicios del condado de San Bernardino destinados a ayudar a los necesitados. El evento también incluyó la distribución de ropa y bolsas de alimentos gratuitos. Cuatro miembros del Consejo 4488 de los Caballeros de Colón, David Calhoun, Steve Figueroa, Carlos Terán y Don Jones, se ofrecieron como voluntarios para ayudar a montar las mesas, llenar las bolsas de comida, colocar la ropa gratuita y registrar a los participantes.
Algunas maneras de realizar signos tangibles de esperanza y limosna esta Cuaresma
El 17 de marzo, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), la agencia oficial de ayuda y desarrollo en el extranjero de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), publicó un comunicado de prensa en respuesta a la cancelación por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos del 83 % de los programas de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID). “CRS ha tenido que detener gran parte de nuestro trabajo apoyado por el gobierno de EE. UU. debido a la falta de pagos: los alimentos en los almacenes no se pudieron distribuir a los hambrientos y las mujeres y los niños no pudieron recibir servicios vitales de salud y nutrición,” decía el comunicado. “En la santa temporada de Cuaresma en este año jubilar especial, el Papa Francisco invita a los católicos y a todas las personas a convertirse en artesanos de la esperanza mediante la construcción de comunidades arraigadas en la solidaridad.” Para obtener más información sobre CRS, sus servicios y cómo donar, incluyendo su programa de limosnas Plato de Arroz, visite crsricebowl.org/es. 
Recuperándome sanando vidas con esperanza. 29 de marzo 2025. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Caminata por la Justicia de los Inmigrantes. Únase con las comunidades de fe del Inland Empire junto con el Obispo Alberto Rojas en una procesión y servicio de oración. Sábado, 12 de abril del 2025 - 10:00 AM. La procesión comienza en el Memorial de Martin Luther King, Jr. (Main St.) y termina en la Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Sales. Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
La Pastoral Matrimonial y Familiar de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Palm Desert te invita a una Noche para Familias. Caminando Juntos a Través de la Cuaresma: El Perdón y la Reconciliación. 31 de marzo del 2025 de 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio. Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Vía Crucis con el Obispo Auxiliar Emérito Rutilio del Riego. Mira aquí.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows, Child Abuse Awareness & Victims Healing Mass, and much more!

Posted on 03/26/2025 16:05 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows, Child Abuse Awareness & Victims Healing Mass, and much more!
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Two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart profess vows
On March 22, two Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart (SDSH) professed their vows at Sacred Heart Church in Rancho Cucamonga, surrounded by their family and friends. Sister Vivian Sun (pictured center right) performed her Perpetual Profession, a public profession of vows to live chastity, poverty, and obedience forever in the SDSH and life-long commitment to make known the personal love of God through a broad scope of apostolic works. Sister Claire Gietzen (pictured left) performed her Renewal of Temporary Profession, a Profession of Evangelical Counsels, vows of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. She will continue to receive formation, being assigned to live in a local community to participate in the apostolate. Father Rafael Partida, Episcopal Vicar of the Riverside Pastoral Region of the diocese, was the chief celebrant of the Mass and he was joined by several other concelebrating priests.
The Office of Child and Youth Protection invited you to our annual Child Abuse and Victims Healing Mass presided by Bishop Alberto Rojas on Saturday, April 5th at noon at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace. Click here for live stream.

San Bernardino parish hosts outreach event to serve the poor
Volunteers in front of tables overflowing with food and clothing donations outside of parish.

On March 18, Our Lady of Hope Church in San Bernardino hosted one of several planned outreach events supported by the diocesan Office of Community Services and Outreach. Under the direction of Teresa Rocha, director of the Office of Community Services and Outreach, multiple booths and tables were present to provide information regarding financial aid, medical aid, Medicare, and other San Bernardino County services designed to aid those in need. The event also included distribution of free clothing and bags of groceries. Four members of the Knights of Columbus Council 4488, David Calhoun, Steve Figueroa, Carlos Teran, and Don Jones, volunteered to help set up tables, pack grocery bags, layout free clothing, and register participants.

 Ways to perform tangible signs of hope and almsgiving this Lent
Younger man holding a small CRS donation box for coins to go in with a cross of ashes on his forehead. Small child in a green field holding fruit while smiling.
On March 17, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official overseas relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), published a press release in response to the U.S. government cancelling 83% of the programs at the United Agency for International Development (USAID). “CRS has had to halt much of our U.S. government supported work due to the lack of payments: food in warehouses could not be distributed to the hungry and women and children could not get vital health and nutrition services,” the statement read. “In the Holy Season of Lent in this special Jubilee year, Pope Francis invites Catholics and all people to become artisans of hope by building communities rooted in solidarity.” To learn more about CRS, its services and how to donate, including its Lenten Rice Bowl almsgiving program, please visit crs.org.
Vespers with Eucharistic Adoration in Celebration and Prayer for the Jubilee Groups. Each month during the Jubilee year, the Vatican will honor special groups. In solidarity, our diocese will hold vespers (evening prayer) and Eucharistic Adoration on the corresponding Sunday at our Cathedral. Join us in celebrating the Jubilee! Jubilee Group Highlighted: Missionaries Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral, San Bernardino on March 30th at 5:30 p.m.
Walking for Immigrant Justice - Join Inland Empire Faith Communities along with Bishop Alberto Rojas for a Procession and Prayer Service on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Downtown Riverside. Starting at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Main St.) to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
A Spiritual & Cultural Journey to Mexico under the Spiritual Direction and Leadership of Most Rev. Gerald R. Barnes, KC*HS to Puebla & The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on August 17 to 23, 2025. Click here for more information.
Save the Date for the 24th annual Bishop’s Dinner. The Roaring 20s! Saturday, May 24, 2025 at JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort and Spa. Click here fro more information.
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Lenten Series. Let’s talk about - confession. Click here.
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Praying the Stations of the Cross with Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Rutilio del Riego. Watch here.
Begins El Compasito Newsletter - Information in Spanish
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Dos hermanas de la Sociedad Devota del Sagrado Corazón profesan sus votos
El 22 de marzo, dos hermanas de la Sociedad Devota del Sagrado Corazón (SDSH por sus siglas en inglés) profesaron sus votos en la iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Rancho Cucamonga, rodeadas de sus familiares y amigos. La hermana Vivian Sun (Foto de la izquierda en el centro) realizó su profesión perpetua, una profesión pública de votos para vivir la castidad, la pobreza y la obediencia para siempre en la SDSH y un compromiso de por vida para dar a conocer el amor personal de Dios a través de una amplia gama de obras apostólicas. La hermana Claire Gietzen (Foto de la izquierda a la izquierda) realizó la renovación de su profesión temporal, una profesión de consejos evangélicos, votos de castidad, pobreza y obediencia. Continuará recibiendo formación, ya que se le ha asignado vivir en una comunidad local para participar en el apostolado. El padre Rafael Partida, vicario episcopal de la región pastoral de Riverside de la diócesis, fue el celebrante principal de la misa y estuvo acompañado por varios otros sacerdotes concelebrantes.
La Oficina Para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes le invitamos a nuestra Misa anual para la Concientización del Abuso Infantil y la Sanación de Víctimas de Abuso Sábado, 5 de abril del 2025 a las 12 p.m. Presidida por el Exmo. Obispo Alberto Rojas. Iglesia de Cristo Redentor, Grand Terrace. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Una parroquia de San Bernardino organiza un evento de alcance comunitario para servir a los pobres
El 18 de marzo, la iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza en San Bernardino acogió uno de los varios eventos de alcance comunitario planificados y apoyados por la Oficina Diocesana de Servicios y Alcance Comunitario. Bajo la dirección de Teresa Rocha, directora de la Oficina de Servicios y Alcance Comunitario, se instalaron múltiples puestos y mesas para proporcionar información sobre ayuda financiera, asistencia médica, Medicare y otros servicios del condado de San Bernardino destinados a ayudar a los necesitados. El evento también incluyó la distribución de ropa y bolsas de alimentos gratuitos. Cuatro miembros del Consejo 4488 de los Caballeros de Colón, David Calhoun, Steve Figueroa, Carlos Terán y Don Jones, se ofrecieron como voluntarios para ayudar a montar las mesas, llenar las bolsas de comida, colocar la ropa gratuita y registrar a los participantes.
Algunas maneras de realizar signos tangibles de esperanza y limosna esta Cuaresma
El 17 de marzo, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), la agencia oficial de ayuda y desarrollo en el extranjero de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB), publicó un comunicado de prensa en respuesta a la cancelación por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos del 83 % de los programas de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID). “CRS ha tenido que detener gran parte de nuestro trabajo apoyado por el gobierno de EE. UU. debido a la falta de pagos: los alimentos en los almacenes no se pudieron distribuir a los hambrientos y las mujeres y los niños no pudieron recibir servicios vitales de salud y nutrición,” decía el comunicado. “En la santa temporada de Cuaresma en este año jubilar especial, el Papa Francisco invita a los católicos y a todas las personas a convertirse en artesanos de la esperanza mediante la construcción de comunidades arraigadas en la solidaridad.” Para obtener más información sobre CRS, sus servicios y cómo donar, incluyendo su programa de limosnas Plato de Arroz, visite crsricebowl.org/es. 
Recuperándome sanando vidas con esperanza. 29 de marzo 2025. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Caminata por la Justicia de los Inmigrantes. Únase con las comunidades de fe del Inland Empire junto con el Obispo Alberto Rojas en una procesión y servicio de oración. Sábado, 12 de abril del 2025 - 10:00 AM. La procesión comienza en el Memorial de Martin Luther King, Jr. (Main St.) y termina en la Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Sales. Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
La Pastoral Matrimonial y Familiar de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Palm Desert te invita a una Noche para Familias. Caminando Juntos a Través de la Cuaresma: El Perdón y la Reconciliación. 31 de marzo del 2025 de 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio. Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón. Haga clic aquí para más información.
Vía Crucis con el Obispo Auxiliar Emérito Rutilio del Riego. Mira aquí.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernadine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage, Tea Time with Bishop Rojas and much more!

Posted on 03/19/2025 16:29 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernadine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage, Tea Time with Bishop Rojas and much more!
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Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Pictured: Bishop Alberto Rojas and Fr. Jerry in front of a statue inside a older church. The second photo is of the Bishop Rojas during the Liturgy of the Eucharist an older large church in Italy

Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernardine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage
While on a nearly two-week Jubilee pilgrimage in Italy, Bishop Alberto Rojas and a diocesan delegation had the opportunity to experience a momentous occasion when they received a relic of Saint Bernardine, the namesake of the Diocese, to bring back home with them. The group spent March 16 in L'Aquila, Italy, celebrating Mass at the Basilica of San Bernardino, the burial place of St. Bernardine. The Franciscans who staff the Basilica gave the diocese a  first class relic of the saint, a small piece of his flesh. The next day, Bishop Rojas led the pilgrims on a procession to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he concelebrated Mass at the Altar of the Chair at the Basilica. Pilgrims also received special certificates of pilgrimage from the Dicastery for Evangelization—an uncommon and beautiful recognition!
Tea Time with Bishop Rojas on April 26th at 1:00 p.m. The theme is "at the derby". All proceeds will be used to fund the Bishop Rojas Charitable Works Burse. Click on the graphic to open the registration link

Catholic schools celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Photos of children dressed in green with shamrock shirts for St. Patrick's Day

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, on March 17, Catholic schools in the diocese participated in fun activities, while (of course) wearing green! St. Thomas the Apostle School in Riverside celebrated with its Transitional-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students by going on a leprechaun hunt, where they walked through campus following clues, made leprechaun traps and discovered a pot of gold. St. Adelaide Academy in Highland, in addition to wearing green clothing and accessories, created a crafts project, called, “My Treasures,” where students wrote their names on a pot and their treasures on gold coins that they glued into the pot. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Riverside also prepared crafts, personalizing their own leprechaun drawings and making “Froot Loops” cereal rainbows.   

Montclair Catholic, Alfred Shine, Jr., wins first Jubilee pilgrimage drawing
Pictured: Sr. Chilee in traditional nun attire with Alfred in blue jacked receiving a pilgrims of hope water bottle from Very Rev Msgr. Gerard Lopez
With the memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting temporary suspension of in-person Masses in the diocese,  Alfred Shine, Jr., parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Montclair, took advantage of the local Jubilee pilgrimage opportunity in the Diocese of San Bernardino. At the beginning of the year, the diocese created an opportunity drawing for those parishioners who visit designated Jubilee sites within the diocese and set five-category prizes to win. Shine qualified as a winner because he visited a parish site other than his home parish, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. In addition, Shine made a pilgrimage to all the Jubilee parish sites within the West End, San Bernardino, and Riverside Vicariates, and at least one parish in the other three Vicariates. With this astonishing accomplishment, the diocese is proud to award Mr. Shine as the first Jubilee pilgrimage winner!

Sacred Heart Academy places third in physics competition at Knott’s Berry Farm
Students around 12 years old two girls, one boy with Snoopy mascot on a stage with roller coaster models
On March 6 and 13, Knott’s Berry Farm theme park hosted its annual Physics Day at the park, inviting high school and junior high students to participate in a day of specially-designed physics educational activities and a build-your-own-coaster competition. Representing the Diocese of San Bernardino, the 8th grade class at Sacred Heart Academy in Redlands finished in third place for the “Most Exciting Coaster to Ride.” Students used the law of physics to create several working roller coaster models, including loops, drops, twists and turns. The students were awarded trophies by the park’s mascot, Snoopy the dog. 
Women Discernment Evening on March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Serra House of Formation with special guest Sr. Solimar Ruiz MSP. Click here to open the registration link
Jubilee Vespers and Adoration for the sick and healthcare providers on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with celebrant Very Rev. Msgr. Gerard Lopez at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
Pilgrims of Hope Living the Corporal - Spiritual Works of Mercy on March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 4th & 5th streets in San Bernardino on Nunez Park. Click here to open the volunteer form.
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Lenten Series - Almsgiving - Watch here
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Titles of St. Joseph - Watch here
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El Obispo Rojas recibe una reliquia de San Bernardino durante una peregrinación del Jubileo
Durante una peregrinación del Jubileo de dos semanas en Italia, el Obispo Alberto Rojas y una delegación diocesana tuvieron la oportunidad de vivir un momento especial cuando recibieron la reliquia de San Bernardino, el tocayo de la Diócesis, para traerse a casa.  El grupo pasó el 16 de marzo en L’Aquila, Italia, celebrando Misa en la Basílica de San Bernardino, el lugar del entierro de San Bernardino.  Los franciscanos que administran la Basílica le dieron a la diócesis una reliquia de primera clase del santo, un pequeño fragmento de su carne.  El próximo día, el Obispo Rojas guió a los peregrinos en una procesión a la Puerta Santa de la Basílica de San Pedro, donde concelebró la Misa en el Altar de la Silla de la Basílica.  ¡Los peregrinos también recibieron un certificado especial de peregrinación del Dicasterio para la Evangelización- un reconocimiento bello y fuera de lo común!
Clínica legal de inmigración - Sábado, 22 de marzo de 2025 - 9:00 a.m. Haga clic aquí para registro
Las escuelas Católicas celebran el Día de San Patricio
¡Con motivo del Día de San Patricio, el 17 de marzo, las escuelas Católicas de la diócesis participaron en actividades divertidas, mientras (por supuesto) vistieron de verde! La Escuela de Santo Tomás Apóstol en Riverside celebró con sus estudiantes de Kínder Transicional y Kínder con un “leprechaun hunt” (cacería de elfos), en que caminaron por el campus buscando pistas, haciendo trampas para leprechauns y descubriendo una olla de oro.  La Academia de Santa Adelaida en Highland, además de vestirse de verde con accesorios verdes, elaboraron un proyecto de manualidades, llamado, “Mis Tesoros,” en que los estudiantes escribieron sus nombres en una olla y sus tesoros en monedas de oro que pegaron a la olla.  Los estudiantes de la Escuela de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro en Riverside también prepararon manualidades, personalizaron sus propios dibujos de leprechuans e hicieron arco iris del cereal de “Froot Loops.”
Un Católico de Montclair, Alfred Shine Jr., gana la primera rifa de la peregrinación del Jubileo
Con recuerdos de la pandemia del COVID-19 y la suspensión temporal de Misas en persona en la diócesis, Alfred Shine Jr. feligrés de la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Montclair, tomó ventaja de la oportunidad de la peregrinación del Jubileo en la Diócesis de San Bernardino.  Al comienzo del año, la diócesis creó una oportunidad para una rifa para aquellos parroquianos que visitaban los sitios del Jubileo designados dentro de la diócesis y crearon cinco categorías de premios.  Shine calificó como un ganador porque visitó un sitio parroquial fuera de su parroquia, La Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, y el Cementerio de Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz.  Además, Shine hizo una peregrinación a todos los sitios parroquiales del Jubileo dentro de los Vicariatos del Lado Oeste, San Bernardino y Riverside, y por lo menos una parroquia en los otros tres Vicariatos.  ¡Con este logro impresionante, la diócesis orgullosamente presenta al Sr. Shine como el primer ganador de la peregrinación del Jubileo!
La Academia del Sagrado Corazón toma el tercer lugar en el concurso de física en Knott’s Berry Farm
El 6 y el 13 de marzo, el parque de diversiones Knott’s Berry Farm realizó su Día de Física anual en el parque, invitando a estudiantes de la preparatoria y secundaria a participar en un día de actividades educativas de física diseñadas especialmente para el evento y un concurso de construir tu propia montaña rusa.  Representando a la Diócesis de San Bernardino, la clase de 8vo grado de la Academia del Sagrado Corazón en Redlands terminó en tercer lugar con el premio de la “Montaña Rusa más Emocionante". Los estudiantes usaron las leyes de la física para construir varios modelos de montañas rusas, que incluían bucles, caídas, giras y vueltas.  Los estudiantes recibieron trofeos de la mascota del parque, el perro Snoopy. 
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernadine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage, Tea Time with Bishop Rojas and much more!

Posted on 03/19/2025 16:29 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernadine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage, Tea Time with Bishop Rojas and much more!
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the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Pictured: Bishop Alberto Rojas and Fr. Jerry in front of a statue inside a older church. The second photo is of the Bishop Rojas during the Liturgy of the Eucharist an older large church in Italy

Bishop Rojas receives St. Bernardine relic during Jubilee pilgrimage
While on a nearly two-week Jubilee pilgrimage in Italy, Bishop Alberto Rojas and a diocesan delegation had the opportunity to experience a momentous occasion when they received a relic of Saint Bernardine, the namesake of the Diocese, to bring back home with them. The group spent March 16 in L'Aquila, Italy, celebrating Mass at the Basilica of San Bernardino, the burial place of St. Bernardine. The Franciscans who staff the Basilica gave the diocese a  first class relic of the saint, a small piece of his flesh. The next day, Bishop Rojas led the pilgrims on a procession to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he concelebrated Mass at the Altar of the Chair at the Basilica. Pilgrims also received special certificates of pilgrimage from the Dicastery for Evangelization—an uncommon and beautiful recognition!
Tea Time with Bishop Rojas on April 26th at 1:00 p.m. The theme is "at the derby". All proceeds will be used to fund the Bishop Rojas Charitable Works Burse. Click on the graphic to open the registration link

Catholic schools celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Photos of children dressed in green with shamrock shirts for St. Patrick's Day

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, on March 17, Catholic schools in the diocese participated in fun activities, while (of course) wearing green! St. Thomas the Apostle School in Riverside celebrated with its Transitional-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students by going on a leprechaun hunt, where they walked through campus following clues, made leprechaun traps and discovered a pot of gold. St. Adelaide Academy in Highland, in addition to wearing green clothing and accessories, created a crafts project, called, “My Treasures,” where students wrote their names on a pot and their treasures on gold coins that they glued into the pot. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Riverside also prepared crafts, personalizing their own leprechaun drawings and making “Froot Loops” cereal rainbows.   

Montclair Catholic, Alfred Shine, Jr., wins first Jubilee pilgrimage drawing
Pictured: Sr. Chilee in traditional nun attire with Alfred in blue jacked receiving a pilgrims of hope water bottle from Very Rev Msgr. Gerard Lopez
With the memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting temporary suspension of in-person Masses in the diocese,  Alfred Shine, Jr., parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Montclair, took advantage of the local Jubilee pilgrimage opportunity in the Diocese of San Bernardino. At the beginning of the year, the diocese created an opportunity drawing for those parishioners who visit designated Jubilee sites within the diocese and set five-category prizes to win. Shine qualified as a winner because he visited a parish site other than his home parish, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. In addition, Shine made a pilgrimage to all the Jubilee parish sites within the West End, San Bernardino, and Riverside Vicariates, and at least one parish in the other three Vicariates. With this astonishing accomplishment, the diocese is proud to award Mr. Shine as the first Jubilee pilgrimage winner!

Sacred Heart Academy places third in physics competition at Knott’s Berry Farm
Students around 12 years old two girls, one boy with Snoopy mascot on a stage with roller coaster models
On March 6 and 13, Knott’s Berry Farm theme park hosted its annual Physics Day at the park, inviting high school and junior high students to participate in a day of specially-designed physics educational activities and a build-your-own-coaster competition. Representing the Diocese of San Bernardino, the 8th grade class at Sacred Heart Academy in Redlands finished in third place for the “Most Exciting Coaster to Ride.” Students used the law of physics to create several working roller coaster models, including loops, drops, twists and turns. The students were awarded trophies by the park’s mascot, Snoopy the dog. 
Women Discernment Evening on March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Serra House of Formation with special guest Sr. Solimar Ruiz MSP. Click here to open the registration link
Jubilee Vespers and Adoration for the sick and healthcare providers on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with celebrant Very Rev. Msgr. Gerard Lopez at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
Pilgrims of Hope Living the Corporal - Spiritual Works of Mercy on March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 4th & 5th streets in San Bernardino on Nunez Park. Click here to open the volunteer form.
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El Obispo Rojas recibe una reliquia de San Bernardino durante una peregrinación del Jubileo
Durante una peregrinación del Jubileo de dos semanas en Italia, el Obispo Alberto Rojas y una delegación diocesana tuvieron la oportunidad de vivir un momento especial cuando recibieron la reliquia de San Bernardino, el tocayo de la Diócesis, para traerse a casa.  El grupo pasó el 16 de marzo en L’Aquila, Italia, celebrando Misa en la Basílica de San Bernardino, el lugar del entierro de San Bernardino.  Los franciscanos que administran la Basílica le dieron a la diócesis una reliquia de primera clase del santo, un pequeño fragmento de su carne.  El próximo día, el Obispo Rojas guió a los peregrinos en una procesión a la Puerta Santa de la Basílica de San Pedro, donde concelebró la Misa en el Altar de la Silla de la Basílica.  ¡Los peregrinos también recibieron un certificado especial de peregrinación del Dicasterio para la Evangelización- un reconocimiento bello y fuera de lo común!
Clínica legal de inmigración - Sábado, 22 de marzo de 2025 - 9:00 a.m. Haga clic aquí para registro
Las escuelas Católicas celebran el Día de San Patricio
¡Con motivo del Día de San Patricio, el 17 de marzo, las escuelas Católicas de la diócesis participaron en actividades divertidas, mientras (por supuesto) vistieron de verde! La Escuela de Santo Tomás Apóstol en Riverside celebró con sus estudiantes de Kínder Transicional y Kínder con un “leprechaun hunt” (cacería de elfos), en que caminaron por el campus buscando pistas, haciendo trampas para leprechauns y descubriendo una olla de oro.  La Academia de Santa Adelaida en Highland, además de vestirse de verde con accesorios verdes, elaboraron un proyecto de manualidades, llamado, “Mis Tesoros,” en que los estudiantes escribieron sus nombres en una olla y sus tesoros en monedas de oro que pegaron a la olla.  Los estudiantes de la Escuela de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro en Riverside también prepararon manualidades, personalizaron sus propios dibujos de leprechuans e hicieron arco iris del cereal de “Froot Loops.”
Un Católico de Montclair, Alfred Shine Jr., gana la primera rifa de la peregrinación del Jubileo
Con recuerdos de la pandemia del COVID-19 y la suspensión temporal de Misas en persona en la diócesis, Alfred Shine Jr. feligrés de la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Montclair, tomó ventaja de la oportunidad de la peregrinación del Jubileo en la Diócesis de San Bernardino.  Al comienzo del año, la diócesis creó una oportunidad para una rifa para aquellos parroquianos que visitaban los sitios del Jubileo designados dentro de la diócesis y crearon cinco categorías de premios.  Shine calificó como un ganador porque visitó un sitio parroquial fuera de su parroquia, La Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, y el Cementerio de Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz.  Además, Shine hizo una peregrinación a todos los sitios parroquiales del Jubileo dentro de los Vicariatos del Lado Oeste, San Bernardino y Riverside, y por lo menos una parroquia en los otros tres Vicariatos.  ¡Con este logro impresionante, la diócesis orgullosamente presenta al Sr. Shine como el primer ganador de la peregrinación del Jubileo!
La Academia del Sagrado Corazón toma el tercer lugar en el concurso de física en Knott’s Berry Farm
El 6 y el 13 de marzo, el parque de diversiones Knott’s Berry Farm realizó su Día de Física anual en el parque, invitando a estudiantes de la preparatoria y secundaria a participar en un día de actividades educativas de física diseñadas especialmente para el evento y un concurso de construir tu propia montaña rusa.  Representando a la Diócesis de San Bernardino, la clase de 8vo grado de la Academia del Sagrado Corazón en Redlands terminó en tercer lugar con el premio de la “Montaña Rusa más Emocionante". Los estudiantes usaron las leyes de la física para construir varios modelos de montañas rusas, que incluían bucles, caídas, giras y vueltas.  Los estudiantes recibieron trofeos de la mascota del parque, el perro Snoopy. 
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Pictured is the Jubilee Group with Bishop Rojas in the airport in front of a sign of Gates 135 - 146. The group is holding a sign that says "Diocese of San Bernardino" with the Jubilee logo on it.

Bishop Rojas and diocesan delegation depart for Jubilee pilgrimage
Bishop Rojas and a 47-member diocesan delegation began their pilgrimage to Rome for Jubilee 2025 on March 11. Bishop Rojas and the delegation will make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St. Francis, Church of St. Mary Major, where the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis is housed, the Cathedral in Orvieto, the town of L’Aquila, the site of repose of St. Bernardine, the namesake of the Diocese of San Bernardino, pass through the Holy Doors at the Basilica of St. Peter and much more. Bishop Rojas and the delegation will return home on March 22. As they will be praying for us, let us pray for our bishop and diocesan delegation as they partake in their pilgrimage, joining other pilgrims of hope from across the world. 
Embrace Bishop's Commission for Ministry with Catholic LGBTQ+ persons, families, friends, and allies - Fellowship Meeting on March 12th at 700 p.m. via Zoom - Click here for more information

Diocese celebrates International Women’s Day with annual conference
Pictured is a group of women including a religious sister who are standing in a curved line placing their hands on each others shoulders

On March 7, the Life Dignity and Justice Department of the diocese celebrated its annual International Women’s Day event with the theme: Accelerating Actions! Women of the diocese gathered to listen to a keynote address by Ursula Hinkson about the challenges and struggles of women in current political, financial, educational and social spheres. They also heard talks by Jacob Escobedo - about the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of women - and Sister Teresa Maher, CPPS, on societal and church traditions that seem to slow the achievement of women’s full potential and involvement in public life. After the presentations, there was an open session for attendees to provide ideas, input and their own personal stories, providing testimony of women rising above societal and family challenges. 

St. Margaret Mary wins Academic Decathlon, advances to nationals
Pictured are elementary school students with medals and signs with their school names in front of a sign labeled "Catholic Schools Academic Decathlon
Congratulations to St. Margaret Mary School (TOP) for its first-place finish in the diocese's Junior High Academic Decathlon earlier this month. St. Edward School (MIDDLE) placed second and Sacred Heart Academy (BOTTOM) placed third. It was a "three-peat" for St. Margaret Mary, which had won the Decathlon in 2023 and 2024. In addition to their overall victory, the St. Margaret Mary team took first in both the Super Quiz and Logic Quiz events and had individual students win the Math, Science and Current Events competitions. Let's pray for them as they advance to the national decathlon competition this Friday.

Parishes welcome over 500 Elect at annual Rites of Election
This month, parishes welcomed the names of 538 adult Catechumens seeking baptism at the coming Easter Vigil. The Catechumens, their sponsors and families of the Low Desert Vicariate gathered at St. Francis of Assisi in La Quinta on March 1, the High Desert Vicariate gathered at Holy Family in Hesperia on March 8, the West End and San Bernardino Vicariate gathered at Sacred Heart in Rancho Cucamonga on March 8 and the Hemet and Riverside Vicariate gathered at St. Frances of Rome in Wildomar on March 9. During the Rite of Election, Catechumens publicly expressed their desire for baptism by signing their names into a book and becoming the Elect. The newly elect will receive the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist -  during the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday, making them fully initiated Catholics.
Untie the Knot - A discernment event for men 18 years or older by the Office of Vocations. Who says discernment can't be an adventure? Join Fr. Hau for a day at Knotts Berry Farm on March 14th at 10:00 a.m. Admission Price is $65. Click here to register.
Immigration Legal Clinic - Free consultations offered by legal service providers on March 22 at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at UCR - Please RSVP by calling (909) 474-9996 or clicking here
The Office of Child and Youth Protection invites you to our annual Child Abuse Awareness and Victims Healing Mass presided by Bishop rojas on Saturday April 5th at noon at Christ the Redeemer Church, Grand Terrace
A bible with an apple with a cross embedded with the words: The Teachable Moment
Lenten Series - Let's talk about Fasting - Watch here
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St. Patrick the Apostle of the Emerald Isle - Watch here

El Obispo Rojas y una delegación diocesana salen a una peregrinación para el Jubileo
El Obispo Rojas y una delegación diocesana de 47 personas comenzaron su peregrinación a Roma para el Jubileo 2025 el 11 de marzo. El Obispo Rojas y esta delegación harán una peregrinación a la Basílica de San Francisco, la Iglesia de Santa María Mayor, donde se encuentra la tumba del Beato Carlo Acutis, la Catedral de Orvieto, el pueblo de L’Aquila, el sitio donde está enterrado San Bernardino, por quien está nombrada la Diócesis de San Bernardino, pasarán por las Puertas Santas de la Basílica de San Pedro y mucho más.  El Obispo Rojas y la delegación regresarán a casa el 22 de marzo.  Ya que ellos estarán orando por nosotros, oremos por nuestro obispo y la delegación diocesana mientras participan en esta peregrinación, uniéndose a otros peregrinos de esperanza alrededor del mundo.
La Diócesis celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer con una conferencia anual
El 7 de marzo, el Departamento de Vida, Dignidad y Justicia de la diócesis celebró su evento del Día Internacional de la Mujer con el lema: ¡Acelerando Acciones!  Las mujeres de la diócesis se reunieron para escuchar un discurso principal por Ursula Hinkson sobre los retos y desafíos que las mujeres enfrentan en los ámbitos políticos, financieros, educativos y sociales actuales.  También escucharon pláticas por Jacob Escobedo-sobre el bienestar espiritual, físico, mental y emocional de las mujeres- y la Hermana Teresa Maher, CPPS, sobre las tradiciones sociales y eclesiales que parecen detener la realización del potencial pleno de las mujeres y su participación en la vida pública.  Después de las presentaciones, se realizó una sesión abierta para que los participantes ofrecieran ideas, aportes y compartieran sus historias personales, dando testimonio de mujeres que superaron retos sociales y familiares.
La Escuela de Santa Margarita María gana el Decatlón Académico y avanza a la competencia nacional
Felicidades a la Escuela de Santa Margarita María (ARRIBA) por tomar el primer lugar en el Decatlón Académico de la Secundaria a principios de este mes. La Escuela de San Eduardo (EN MEDIO) tomó el segundo lugar y la Escuela del Sagrado Corazón (ABAJO) tomó el tercero. Fue la tercera vez que Santa Margarita María ganó el Decatlón, ya que ganó también en 2023 y 2024. Además de su victoria general, el equipo de Santa Margarita María también tomó el primer lugar en los eventos del “Super Quiz” y el “Logic Quiz” y también tuvieron estudiantes individuales que ganaron en los concursos de Matemática, Ciencia y Eventos Actuales. Oremos por ellos mientras avanzan a la competencia del decatlón nacional este viernes.
Las parroquias le dan la bienvenida a más de 500 Electos en sus Ritos de Elección anuales
Este mes, las parroquias le dieron la bienvenida a 538 catecúmenos adultos que buscan el bautismo en la Vigilia Pascual venidera. Los Catecúmenos, padrinos y familias del Vicariato del Bajo Desierto se reunieron en San Francisco de Asís en La Quinta el 1 de marzo, en el Vicariato del Alto Desierto se reunieron en La Sagrada Familia en Hesperia el 8 de marzo, en el Vicariato del Lado Oeste y San Bernardino se reunieron en El Sagrado Corazón en Rancho Cucamonga el 8 de marzo, y en el Vicariato de Hemet y Riverside se reunieron en Santa Francisca de Roma en Wildomar el 9 de marzo.  Durante el Rito de Elección, los Catecúmenos expresaron públicamente su deseo de recibir el bautismo al firmar sus nombres en un libro y convirtiéndose en los Electos.  Los nuevos Electos recibirán los Sacramentos de Iniciación- Bautismo, Confirmación y Santa Eucaristía-durante la liturgia de la Vigilia Pascual el Sábado Santo, convirtiéndose en Católicos plenamente iniciados.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Bishop Rojas and diocesan delegation depart for Jubilee pilgrimage, EMBRACE Fellowship meeting and much more!

Posted on 03/12/2025 16:04 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Bishop Rojas and diocesan delegation depart for Jubilee pilgrimage, EMBRACE Fellowship meeting and much more!
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the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Art in the Garden at the St. Joseph Center Garden on May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - Click here for tickets
Pictured is the Jubilee Group with Bishop Rojas in the airport in front of a sign of Gates 135 - 146. The group is holding a sign that says "Diocese of San Bernardino" with the Jubilee logo on it.

Bishop Rojas and diocesan delegation depart for Jubilee pilgrimage
Bishop Rojas and a 47-member diocesan delegation began their pilgrimage to Rome for Jubilee 2025 on March 11. Bishop Rojas and the delegation will make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St. Francis, Church of St. Mary Major, where the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis is housed, the Cathedral in Orvieto, the town of L’Aquila, the site of repose of St. Bernardine, the namesake of the Diocese of San Bernardino, pass through the Holy Doors at the Basilica of St. Peter and much more. Bishop Rojas and the delegation will return home on March 22. As they will be praying for us, let us pray for our bishop and diocesan delegation as they partake in their pilgrimage, joining other pilgrims of hope from across the world. 
Embrace Bishop's Commission for Ministry with Catholic LGBTQ+ persons, families, friends, and allies - Fellowship Meeting on March 12th at 700 p.m. via Zoom - Click here for more information

Diocese celebrates International Women’s Day with annual conference
Pictured is a group of women including a religious sister who are standing in a curved line placing their hands on each others shoulders

On March 7, the Life Dignity and Justice Department of the diocese celebrated its annual International Women’s Day event with the theme: Accelerating Actions! Women of the diocese gathered to listen to a keynote address by Ursula Hinkson about the challenges and struggles of women in current political, financial, educational and social spheres. They also heard talks by Jacob Escobedo - about the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of women - and Sister Teresa Maher, CPPS, on societal and church traditions that seem to slow the achievement of women’s full potential and involvement in public life. After the presentations, there was an open session for attendees to provide ideas, input and their own personal stories, providing testimony of women rising above societal and family challenges. 

St. Margaret Mary wins Academic Decathlon, advances to nationals
Pictured are elementary school students with medals and signs with their school names in front of a sign labeled "Catholic Schools Academic Decathlon
Congratulations to St. Margaret Mary School (TOP) for its first-place finish in the diocese's Junior High Academic Decathlon earlier this month. St. Edward School (MIDDLE) placed second and Sacred Heart Academy (BOTTOM) placed third. It was a "three-peat" for St. Margaret Mary, which had won the Decathlon in 2023 and 2024. In addition to their overall victory, the St. Margaret Mary team took first in both the Super Quiz and Logic Quiz events and had individual students win the Math, Science and Current Events competitions. Let's pray for them as they advance to the national decathlon competition this Friday.

Parishes welcome over 500 Elect at annual Rites of Election
This month, parishes welcomed the names of 538 adult Catechumens seeking baptism at the coming Easter Vigil. The Catechumens, their sponsors and families of the Low Desert Vicariate gathered at St. Francis of Assisi in La Quinta on March 1, the High Desert Vicariate gathered at Holy Family in Hesperia on March 8, the West End and San Bernardino Vicariate gathered at Sacred Heart in Rancho Cucamonga on March 8 and the Hemet and Riverside Vicariate gathered at St. Frances of Rome in Wildomar on March 9. During the Rite of Election, Catechumens publicly expressed their desire for baptism by signing their names into a book and becoming the Elect. The newly elect will receive the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist -  during the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday, making them fully initiated Catholics.
Untie the Knot - A discernment event for men 18 years or older by the Office of Vocations. Who says discernment can't be an adventure? Join Fr. Hau for a day at Knotts Berry Farm on March 14th at 10:00 a.m. Admission Price is $65. Click here to register.
Immigration Legal Clinic - Free consultations offered by legal service providers on March 22 at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at UCR - Please RSVP by calling (909) 474-9996 or clicking here
The Office of Child and Youth Protection invites you to our annual Child Abuse Awareness and Victims Healing Mass presided by Bishop rojas on Saturday April 5th at noon at Christ the Redeemer Church, Grand Terrace
A bible with an apple with a cross embedded with the words: The Teachable Moment
Lenten Series - Let's talk about Fasting - Watch here
Youtube Icon with the text "Watch Videos Now"
St. Patrick the Apostle of the Emerald Isle - Watch here

El Obispo Rojas y una delegación diocesana salen a una peregrinación para el Jubileo
El Obispo Rojas y una delegación diocesana de 47 personas comenzaron su peregrinación a Roma para el Jubileo 2025 el 11 de marzo. El Obispo Rojas y esta delegación harán una peregrinación a la Basílica de San Francisco, la Iglesia de Santa María Mayor, donde se encuentra la tumba del Beato Carlo Acutis, la Catedral de Orvieto, el pueblo de L’Aquila, el sitio donde está enterrado San Bernardino, por quien está nombrada la Diócesis de San Bernardino, pasarán por las Puertas Santas de la Basílica de San Pedro y mucho más.  El Obispo Rojas y la delegación regresarán a casa el 22 de marzo.  Ya que ellos estarán orando por nosotros, oremos por nuestro obispo y la delegación diocesana mientras participan en esta peregrinación, uniéndose a otros peregrinos de esperanza alrededor del mundo.
La Diócesis celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer con una conferencia anual
El 7 de marzo, el Departamento de Vida, Dignidad y Justicia de la diócesis celebró su evento del Día Internacional de la Mujer con el lema: ¡Acelerando Acciones!  Las mujeres de la diócesis se reunieron para escuchar un discurso principal por Ursula Hinkson sobre los retos y desafíos que las mujeres enfrentan en los ámbitos políticos, financieros, educativos y sociales actuales.  También escucharon pláticas por Jacob Escobedo-sobre el bienestar espiritual, físico, mental y emocional de las mujeres- y la Hermana Teresa Maher, CPPS, sobre las tradiciones sociales y eclesiales que parecen detener la realización del potencial pleno de las mujeres y su participación en la vida pública.  Después de las presentaciones, se realizó una sesión abierta para que los participantes ofrecieran ideas, aportes y compartieran sus historias personales, dando testimonio de mujeres que superaron retos sociales y familiares.
La Escuela de Santa Margarita María gana el Decatlón Académico y avanza a la competencia nacional
Felicidades a la Escuela de Santa Margarita María (ARRIBA) por tomar el primer lugar en el Decatlón Académico de la Secundaria a principios de este mes. La Escuela de San Eduardo (EN MEDIO) tomó el segundo lugar y la Escuela del Sagrado Corazón (ABAJO) tomó el tercero. Fue la tercera vez que Santa Margarita María ganó el Decatlón, ya que ganó también en 2023 y 2024. Además de su victoria general, el equipo de Santa Margarita María también tomó el primer lugar en los eventos del “Super Quiz” y el “Logic Quiz” y también tuvieron estudiantes individuales que ganaron en los concursos de Matemática, Ciencia y Eventos Actuales. Oremos por ellos mientras avanzan a la competencia del decatlón nacional este viernes.
Las parroquias le dan la bienvenida a más de 500 Electos en sus Ritos de Elección anuales
Este mes, las parroquias le dieron la bienvenida a 538 catecúmenos adultos que buscan el bautismo en la Vigilia Pascual venidera. Los Catecúmenos, padrinos y familias del Vicariato del Bajo Desierto se reunieron en San Francisco de Asís en La Quinta el 1 de marzo, en el Vicariato del Alto Desierto se reunieron en La Sagrada Familia en Hesperia el 8 de marzo, en el Vicariato del Lado Oeste y San Bernardino se reunieron en El Sagrado Corazón en Rancho Cucamonga el 8 de marzo, y en el Vicariato de Hemet y Riverside se reunieron en Santa Francisca de Roma en Wildomar el 9 de marzo.  Durante el Rito de Elección, los Catecúmenos expresaron públicamente su deseo de recibir el bautismo al firmar sus nombres en un libro y convirtiéndose en los Electos.  Los nuevos Electos recibirán los Sacramentos de Iniciación- Bautismo, Confirmación y Santa Eucaristía-durante la liturgia de la Vigilia Pascual el Sábado Santo, convirtiéndose en Católicos plenamente iniciados.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season, International Women's Day and much more!

Posted on 03/5/2025 16:00 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season, International Women's Day and much more!
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the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Sound of the Celtic Soul by Center for Spiritual Development - A ministry of the Sister of St. Joseph of orange on March 22 5pm

Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season
Catholics across the Diocese of San Bernardino flocked to receive ashes on March 5, a sign of repentance for sins, and one’s humility before God. This tradition marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten Season, a time of penitential renewal through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. “We enter the season of Lent once again, the time when we are provided with another opportunity to get away from the noisy pace of life most of us experience daily, and prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord,” said Bishop Alberto Rojas in his 2025 Lenten message. “This Lent, I encourage you to spend some moments of silence, away from noisy places and especially away from your phone; and if possible, go out to contemplate nature… Let’s take some intentional time in silence to make room for God.” To read Bishop Rojas’ entire Lenten Message, please click here. 
International Women's Day on March 7th at 8:30 am - Diocesan Pastoral Center

The Holy Name of Jesus parish breaks ground on new church campus

After claiming land at the corner of Lugonia Avenue and Dearborn Street in Redlands in October 2023, The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community officially broke ground for its new parish home on March 1. The Redlands Catholic Community was joined by Bishop Alberto Rojas, Diocesan Office of Construction & Real Estate, Redlands Troop 11 Boy Scouts, Redlands civic leaders and more to celebrate the historic occasion. The first phase of the project will develop the foundational infrastructure for the 20-acre property, Dearborn Street entrances, 340 parking spaces, parish hall, offices, ministry meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, youth center and patio, outdoor stage, pavilion and landscaping. The new parish will unite the parish’s two campuses, Columbia Street and Olive Avenue, into one.

Relic of Blessed Father Michael McGivney tours the diocese
On March 2, St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Alta Loma celebrated a Holy Mass and Veneration of the first-class relic of Blessed Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Following the Mass, the Knights of Columbus California State Council Arrowhead Desert Chapter performed the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity bringing new Knights into the Order, including parish Administrator Father Alwyn B. Anfone becoming a Third Degree Knight. Then, on March 3, the Diocesan Pastoral Center welcomed the relic for veneration. Fr. McGivney was a key figure in the growth of Catholicism in America and his example of charity, evangelization and empowerment of the laity continues to bear fruit in the work of the Knights, the world's largest fraternal service organization. The relic, a fragment of bone, is currently on a national tour.

Mayan community celebrates 15th anniversary of St. Peter Apostle Community
On March 3, the Community of St. Peter Apostle at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Riverside celebrated its 15th anniversary at the parish. Originally from San Pedro Soloma in the Diocese of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, the communities of Mayan Catholics in Diaspora keep their faith alive through this group. Monsignor Gerard Lopez, Vicar General representing Bishop Alberto Rojas, blessed the families of the community and encouraged them to pass down the Catholic faith to the new generation. Msgr. Lopez urged them to view life's different phases, crises, joys, difficulties and accomplishments, as all part of God’s plan, and to give testimony of unity with the whole church. At the end of Mass, the previous governing board of the Community of St. Peter Apostle gave thanks for the time that they had been allowed to serve and then introduced the new members of the board. A time of fellowship concluded the celebration of this anniversary.
Vespers with Eucharistic Adoration March 9th at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
Why Ashes? Watch here

La Diócesis celebra el Miércoles de Ceniza y comienzan los 40 días de la Temporada de Cuaresma
Los Católicos alrededor de la Diócesis de San Bernardino acudieron a recibir las cenizas el 5 de marzo, un signo del arrepentimiento del pecado, y nuestra humildad frente a Dios.  Esta tradición marca el comienzo de los 40 días de la Temporada de Cuaresma,un tiempo de renovación penitencial a través de la oración, el ayuno y dar limosna.  “Estamos entrando otra vez en este tiempo bello de Cuaresma… que es otra oportunidad que la liturgia de la Iglesia nos presenta para retirarnos del ruido mundano en el que la vida nos envuelve cada día, y … prepararnos para celebrar la Resurrección del Señor, ” dijo el Obispo Rojas en su Mensaje de Cuaresma 2025.  “Esta Cuaresma, les invito a que traten de hacer momentos de silencio, alejados tal vez, de los lugares ruidosos y desconectados de sus teléfonos lo más posible. Y si tienen la oportunidad, salgan a contemplar la naturaleza…Seamos pues intencionales esta Cuaresma para que esos momentos con Dios puedan ser posibles.”  Para leer todo el Mensaje de Cuaresma del Obispo Rojas, haga clic aquí.
La Iglesia del Santo Nombre de Jesús comienza la construcción de su nuevo campus
Después de obtener tierra en la esquina de Lugonia Avenue y Dearborn Street en Redlands en octubre de 2023, la Comunidad Católica del Santo Nombre de Jesús oficialmente comenzó la construcción de su nueva casa parroquial el 1 de marzo.  A la Comunidad Católica de Redlands se unieron el Obispo Alberto Rojas, la Oficina Diocesana de Construcción y Bienes y Raíces, los Boy Scouts de la Tropa 11 de Redlands, líderes cívicos de Redlands y más para celebrar esta ocasión histórica.  La primera fase del proyecto desarrollará la infraestructura fundamental para la propiedad de 20 acres, entradas en Dearborn Street, 340 espacios de estacionamiento, un salón parroquial, oficinas, salones de reuniones para los ministerios, una cocina comercial, un centro y patio para los jóvenes, un escenario al aire libre, un pabellón y jardinería.  La nueva parroquia unirá a los dos campus de la parroquia, Columbia Street y Olive Avenue, en uno.
La Reliquia del Beato Padre Michael McGivney hace un recorrido de la diócesis
El 2 de marzo, la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo en Alta Loma celebró una Misa Santa y Veneración de la reliquia de primera clase del Beato Padre Michael McGivney, fundador de los Caballeros de Colón.  Siguiendo la Misa, los Caballeros de Colón del Capítulo del Desierto de Arrowhead del Consejo Estatal de California realizaron la Ejemplificación de la Caridad, Unidad y Fraternidad a darle la bienvenida a nuevos Caballeros a la Orden, incluyendo el Administrador parroquial el Padre Alwyn B. Antone quien se convirtió en un Caballero de Tercer Grado.  Luego, el 3 de marzo, el Centro Pastoral Diocesano le dio la bienvenida a la reliquia para la veneración.  El Padre McGivney fue una figura clave en el crecimiento del Catolicismo en América y su ejemplo de caridad, evangelización y fortalecimiento del laicado sigue dando fruto en el trabajo de los Caballeros, la organización fraternal de servicio más grande del mundo.  La reliquia, un fragmento de hueso, actualmente está en una gira nacional.
La Comunidad Maya celebra el 15° aniversario de San Pedro Apóstol
La Comunidad San Pedro Apóstol, del Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Riverside, celebró el 03 de marzo 15 años de establecerse al cobijo de esta parroquia. Originarios de San Pedro Soloma, Diócesis de Huehuetenango, Guatemala, los católicos mayas en la diáspora, mantienen viva su fe. Monseñor Gerardo López Vicario General, en representación del Obispo Alberto Rojas, bendijo a las familias que componen esta comunidad y les animó a transmitir su fe a la nueva generación. Monseñor López les motivó para saber ver las diversas etapas de vida, sus crisis, sus alegrías, sus penas y sus satisfacciones, como parte del Plan de Dios y, a que juntos den testimonio de unidad con toda la Iglesia.  Al terminar la Santa Misa, la mesa directiva agradeció el tiempo que les permitieron servirles y presentaron a la nueva mesa directiva. Un convivio cerró este aniversario.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season, International Women's Day and much more!

Posted on 03/5/2025 16:00 PM (Diocese of San Bernardino E-Newsletter Archive Feed)

Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season, International Women's Day and much more!
View this email in your browser
the minibyte - What's happening in the Diocese of San Bernardino
El Compasito - Our Weekly E-newsletter is offered in Spanish
Sound of the Celtic Soul by Center for Spiritual Development - A ministry of the Sister of St. Joseph of orange on March 22 5pm

Diocese celebrates Ash Wednesday, begins 40-day Lenten Season
Catholics across the Diocese of San Bernardino flocked to receive ashes on March 5, a sign of repentance for sins, and one’s humility before God. This tradition marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten Season, a time of penitential renewal through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. “We enter the season of Lent once again, the time when we are provided with another opportunity to get away from the noisy pace of life most of us experience daily, and prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord,” said Bishop Alberto Rojas in his 2025 Lenten message. “This Lent, I encourage you to spend some moments of silence, away from noisy places and especially away from your phone; and if possible, go out to contemplate nature… Let’s take some intentional time in silence to make room for God.” To read Bishop Rojas’ entire Lenten Message, please click here. 
International Women's Day on March 7th at 8:30 am - Diocesan Pastoral Center

The Holy Name of Jesus parish breaks ground on new church campus

After claiming land at the corner of Lugonia Avenue and Dearborn Street in Redlands in October 2023, The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community officially broke ground for its new parish home on March 1. The Redlands Catholic Community was joined by Bishop Alberto Rojas, Diocesan Office of Construction & Real Estate, Redlands Troop 11 Boy Scouts, Redlands civic leaders and more to celebrate the historic occasion. The first phase of the project will develop the foundational infrastructure for the 20-acre property, Dearborn Street entrances, 340 parking spaces, parish hall, offices, ministry meeting rooms, commercial kitchen, youth center and patio, outdoor stage, pavilion and landscaping. The new parish will unite the parish’s two campuses, Columbia Street and Olive Avenue, into one.

Relic of Blessed Father Michael McGivney tours the diocese
On March 2, St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Alta Loma celebrated a Holy Mass and Veneration of the first-class relic of Blessed Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus. Following the Mass, the Knights of Columbus California State Council Arrowhead Desert Chapter performed the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity bringing new Knights into the Order, including parish Administrator Father Alwyn B. Anfone becoming a Third Degree Knight. Then, on March 3, the Diocesan Pastoral Center welcomed the relic for veneration. Fr. McGivney was a key figure in the growth of Catholicism in America and his example of charity, evangelization and empowerment of the laity continues to bear fruit in the work of the Knights, the world's largest fraternal service organization. The relic, a fragment of bone, is currently on a national tour.

Mayan community celebrates 15th anniversary of St. Peter Apostle Community
On March 3, the Community of St. Peter Apostle at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Riverside celebrated its 15th anniversary at the parish. Originally from San Pedro Soloma in the Diocese of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, the communities of Mayan Catholics in Diaspora keep their faith alive through this group. Monsignor Gerard Lopez, Vicar General representing Bishop Alberto Rojas, blessed the families of the community and encouraged them to pass down the Catholic faith to the new generation. Msgr. Lopez urged them to view life's different phases, crises, joys, difficulties and accomplishments, as all part of God’s plan, and to give testimony of unity with the whole church. At the end of Mass, the previous governing board of the Community of St. Peter Apostle gave thanks for the time that they had been allowed to serve and then introduced the new members of the board. A time of fellowship concluded the celebration of this anniversary.
Vespers with Eucharistic Adoration March 9th at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
Why Ashes? Watch here

La Diócesis celebra el Miércoles de Ceniza y comienzan los 40 días de la Temporada de Cuaresma
Los Católicos alrededor de la Diócesis de San Bernardino acudieron a recibir las cenizas el 5 de marzo, un signo del arrepentimiento del pecado, y nuestra humildad frente a Dios.  Esta tradición marca el comienzo de los 40 días de la Temporada de Cuaresma,un tiempo de renovación penitencial a través de la oración, el ayuno y dar limosna.  “Estamos entrando otra vez en este tiempo bello de Cuaresma… que es otra oportunidad que la liturgia de la Iglesia nos presenta para retirarnos del ruido mundano en el que la vida nos envuelve cada día, y … prepararnos para celebrar la Resurrección del Señor, ” dijo el Obispo Rojas en su Mensaje de Cuaresma 2025.  “Esta Cuaresma, les invito a que traten de hacer momentos de silencio, alejados tal vez, de los lugares ruidosos y desconectados de sus teléfonos lo más posible. Y si tienen la oportunidad, salgan a contemplar la naturaleza…Seamos pues intencionales esta Cuaresma para que esos momentos con Dios puedan ser posibles.”  Para leer todo el Mensaje de Cuaresma del Obispo Rojas, haga clic aquí.
La Iglesia del Santo Nombre de Jesús comienza la construcción de su nuevo campus
Después de obtener tierra en la esquina de Lugonia Avenue y Dearborn Street en Redlands en octubre de 2023, la Comunidad Católica del Santo Nombre de Jesús oficialmente comenzó la construcción de su nueva casa parroquial el 1 de marzo.  A la Comunidad Católica de Redlands se unieron el Obispo Alberto Rojas, la Oficina Diocesana de Construcción y Bienes y Raíces, los Boy Scouts de la Tropa 11 de Redlands, líderes cívicos de Redlands y más para celebrar esta ocasión histórica.  La primera fase del proyecto desarrollará la infraestructura fundamental para la propiedad de 20 acres, entradas en Dearborn Street, 340 espacios de estacionamiento, un salón parroquial, oficinas, salones de reuniones para los ministerios, una cocina comercial, un centro y patio para los jóvenes, un escenario al aire libre, un pabellón y jardinería.  La nueva parroquia unirá a los dos campus de la parroquia, Columbia Street y Olive Avenue, en uno.
La Reliquia del Beato Padre Michael McGivney hace un recorrido de la diócesis
El 2 de marzo, la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo en Alta Loma celebró una Misa Santa y Veneración de la reliquia de primera clase del Beato Padre Michael McGivney, fundador de los Caballeros de Colón.  Siguiendo la Misa, los Caballeros de Colón del Capítulo del Desierto de Arrowhead del Consejo Estatal de California realizaron la Ejemplificación de la Caridad, Unidad y Fraternidad a darle la bienvenida a nuevos Caballeros a la Orden, incluyendo el Administrador parroquial el Padre Alwyn B. Antone quien se convirtió en un Caballero de Tercer Grado.  Luego, el 3 de marzo, el Centro Pastoral Diocesano le dio la bienvenida a la reliquia para la veneración.  El Padre McGivney fue una figura clave en el crecimiento del Catolicismo en América y su ejemplo de caridad, evangelización y fortalecimiento del laicado sigue dando fruto en el trabajo de los Caballeros, la organización fraternal de servicio más grande del mundo.  La reliquia, un fragmento de hueso, actualmente está en una gira nacional.
La Comunidad Maya celebra el 15° aniversario de San Pedro Apóstol
La Comunidad San Pedro Apóstol, del Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Riverside, celebró el 03 de marzo 15 años de establecerse al cobijo de esta parroquia. Originarios de San Pedro Soloma, Diócesis de Huehuetenango, Guatemala, los católicos mayas en la diáspora, mantienen viva su fe. Monseñor Gerardo López Vicario General, en representación del Obispo Alberto Rojas, bendijo a las familias que componen esta comunidad y les animó a transmitir su fe a la nueva generación. Monseñor López les motivó para saber ver las diversas etapas de vida, sus crisis, sus alegrías, sus penas y sus satisfacciones, como parte del Plan de Dios y, a que juntos den testimonio de unidad con toda la Iglesia.  Al terminar la Santa Misa, la mesa directiva agradeció el tiempo que les permitieron servirles y presentaron a la nueva mesa directiva. Un convivio cerró este aniversario.
The Diocese of San Bernardino has published the following web pages on topics that are filled with resources you can use.

Resources for your ministry
Jubilee 2025 Website
National Eucharistic Revival Website
Synod on Synodality Website
Confronting Racism Website
Welcome to our Diocesan E-newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed this little blast of news and information about the Church of San Bernardino. There are so many great events and stories of faith in our Diocese we just had to find another way to share them with you. Yes, the Holy Spirit is alive in the digital world!  We hope that you will be a regular subscriber to the MiniBYTE. We’ll use it to keep you up to date on the many events and programs offered by the Diocese, and to share with you stories of how our Catholic faith is alive and well in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
__________
 
Yours in Christ, John Andrews
Director of the Department of Communications
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