Welcome to the Diocese of San Bernardino

The Diocese of San Bernardino works in partnership with 93 parishes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California to provide for the spiritual welfare of more than 1.2 million Roman Catholic faithful.

We work always to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to all persons and all places in this vast and diverse diocese.

Latest News

Sacred Heart Preschool dedication

Bishop Barnes blesses new preschool at Sacred Heart Academy

Sacred Heart Academy, the oldest Catholic school in the diocese, welcomed a new addition Wednesday with the blessing of its new preschool. Bishop Gerald R. Barnes celebrated the first school Mass of the year before blessing the renovated classroom and cutting the ceremonial ribbon with key supporters and school leaders. The first preschool class at Sacred Heart Academy has 28 students.
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MFI grad Mass

MFI graduates 52 from CMFP

A graduation Mass was held for 52 graduates of the Coordinator of Ministries Formation Program, a program of the Ministry Formation Institute, on Aug. 29 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. Bishop Gerald Barnes, principal celebrant for the Mass, applauded the graduates for their commitment to their faith and ministries. Graduates of the Loyola Institute for Ministry were also acknowledged during the Mass.

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Bishop Gerald Barnes

Bishop Barnes releases statement on Arizona Immigration Law

In response to a hold placed on sections of the Arizona state immigration law scheduled to take affect on July 29, Bishop Gerald Barnes released a statement joining in support with other bishops against the Arizona law and for a more comprehensive solution to the immigration problem at the federal level.

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