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Mecca Queens visit Bishop BarnesThe "Queens of the Grape" from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Mecca paid a visit to Bishop Gerald Barnes to report that they had raised $72,000 to help repair the roof of the old church building, which will be used as a parish center. Pictured clockwise from top left Princess Andrea Avila, 14, Queen Lorena Lopez, 18, Queen Gabriela Guillen, 19, Princess Elizabeth Lopez, 9, and Queen Michell Penaloca, 8. Queen Yvette Mejia (not pictured) also contributed to the fundraising effort, which included food sales, car washes and a raffle. An additional $300,000 is needed to complete the new roof. Anyone interested in donating to the project is encouraged to call the parish at (760) 396-2717. 
Sr. Feeley, Deacons Skora and Campbell receive Papal AwardsA quintet of long-serving, faithful Catholics in the diocese have received the Pontifical Award - one of the highest honors bestowed by the universal Catholic Church. The diocese received word from Rome last month that Sister Maura Feeley, Deacon John and Susan Skora, and Deacon Gerald and Agnes Campbell will receive the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross. The honor is requested by the Bishop to individuals whose distinguished service merits recognition by the Universal Church. 
Regional faith leaders offer video message on economyThe Diocese of San Bernardino convened leaders from the Protestant, Jewish and Muslim faiths in the Inland Empire to film a video message addressing the struggles caused by the economic recession and encouraging all people to turn to their place of worship for help and hope. |
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The Diocese of San Bernardino works in partnership with 94 parishes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California to provide for the spiritual welfare of more than 1.2 million Roman Catholic faithful. 
