Office of Respect Life and Pastoral Care Programs

The Office of Respect Life and Pastoral Care addresses our Church's call for "A vigorous affirmation of the value of human life" on issues including Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning, Capital Punishment, Abortion, Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia. We are committed to building a Culture of Life in our communities.

Our Mission
Our mission is to Serve, Educate and Care by developing and overseeing spiritual and compassionate efforts to promote a culture where all are worthy, wanted and loved.

We:
- Promote compassionate and practical assistance for those in need and the development of Parish Respect Life Ministries
- Coordinate and promote development of Parish Bereavement Ministry
- Coordinate and train volunteers for Respect Life affairs
- Coordinate Caring for the Whole Person Initiative in our Diocese

Staff

Maria Valadez, Director
Email: mvaladez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5352

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Last Updated:Mar 09, 2026
Published:Apr 14, 2026 10:02PM

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