PARISHES
There are 97 parishes and 13 missions in the six vicariates:
Hemet, High Desert, Low Desert, Riverside, San Bernardino and West End.
ST. BERNARDINE'S - FOUNDING CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE
St. Bernardine, established in 1862, is the
founding parish of the Catholic community
of San Bernardino.
Through the years, it has been distinguished in the city by its architectural presence as well by the passionate faith of its members. The only parish in San Bernardino for some 60 years, the church whas many families with ancestors who were its pioneers. Before the establishment of the Diocese of San Bernardino, the Parish belonged variously to the Dioceses of Monterey, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Through these years, St. Bernardine Parish was pivotal to Catholic life in the area, carrying memories of outstanding generations of members and pastors including Msgrs. Daniel Ryan and John J. Bradley.
Stories are told of the Civil War days, of the fires that destroyed two earlier churches and the glory of building the present church in 1910. During the past decade the church has received seismic retrofitting, and interior and exterior restoration occasioned by earthquake damage that caused the removal of the bell tower in the 1950's.
Initiating Catholic education in the city, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary opened St. Catherine School, which grew into the parochial elementary and high schools. Although both closed in the 1970s, the parish still welcomes high school class reunions. On the school site now stands St. Bernardino Plaza.
SCHOOLS
There are 32 Elementary schools and 3 High Schools. A new Preparatory High School is planned for the
Coachella Valley.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SENDING YOUR CHILD TO A CATHOLIC SCHOOL?
Why choose Catholic education? The next generation will face a host of challenges in the world. We want to help prepare young people to face those challenges with Christ in their life.
Catholic schools offer the technology of today with values for life so that our young people will grow up to be faithful Catholics and loving family members; responsible adults in the workplace and leaders of the world and of their communities.
Our Catholic schools are built on a tradition of excellence. At both the elementary and secondary levels, our schools integrate a comprehensive academic curriculum with strong religious teaching and moral values. Catholic schools educate the heart, mind and soul. The goal of every Catholic school is to help each child become a faith-filled, responsible and productive member of the Church and of society and to become successful in all of life's journeys.
Developing Students that STAND OUT
We want you to see the difference in our kids because at our schools you will find our students celebrating the achievements of others, comforting the grieving, praying for divine assistance, and joyfully celebrating the Holy Eucharist.
In addition to daily prayer and the frequent reception of the sacraments, many of our school students experience the spiritual life of Catholics by participating in Mass and special school retreats. Through these experiences, students come to a greater awareness of the meaning of the words of Jesus: "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst."
We want you to see the difference in our kids because at our schools you will find our students visiting the elderly who live alone, tutoring urban youths who live in single parent homes, participating in activities with children who have disabilities, and distributing gifts to those who have very little weekly income. These students are fully aware of the meaning of the Gospel teaching: "As long as you did it to one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it to me."
Come see the difference then please consider a Catholic education for your son our daughter, it will change their lives.
Why choose Catholic education? The next generation will face a host of challenges in the world. We want to help prepare young people to face those challenges with Christ in their life.
Catholic schools offer the technology of today with values for life so that our young people will grow up to be faithful Catholics and loving family members; responsible adults in the workplace and leaders of the world and of their communities.
Our Catholic schools are built on a tradition of excellence. At both the elementary and secondary levels, our schools integrate a comprehensive academic curriculum with strong religious teaching and moral values. Catholic schools educate the heart, mind and soul. The goal of every Catholic school is to help each child become a faith-filled, responsible and productive member of the Church and of society and to become successful in all of life's journeys.
Developing Students that STAND OUT
We want you to see the difference in our kids because at our schools you will find our students celebrating the achievements of others, comforting the grieving, praying for divine assistance, and joyfully celebrating the Holy Eucharist.
In addition to daily prayer and the frequent reception of the sacraments, many of our school students experience the spiritual life of Catholics by participating in Mass and special school retreats. Through these experiences, students come to a greater awareness of the meaning of the words of Jesus: "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst."
We want you to see the difference in our kids because at our schools you will find our students visiting the elderly who live alone, tutoring urban youths who live in single parent homes, participating in activities with children who have disabilities, and distributing gifts to those who have very little weekly income. These students are fully aware of the meaning of the Gospel teaching: "As long as you did it to one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it to me."
Come see the difference then please consider a Catholic education for your son our daughter, it will change their lives.