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Welcome! Mabuhay! Chào Mừng! Selamat Datang! Aloha! Malo ho'o mou me'a mai! Yoe bo se yo!



The Office of Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry serves as advisor and liaison to the Bishop in matters concerning all Asian-Pacific Islander Communities in the Diocese. In collaboration with different Diocesan Ministries and Departments, its primary focus is to advocate for the needs of Asian-Pacific groups in the areas of Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Care and Social Concerns. The Asian-Pacific Islander Ministry is committed to promote each ethnic community's unique cultural gifts, at the same time, encourage and assist them in their integration into the local Church. In the Diocese of San Bernardino, the following ethnic groups are recognized: Filipino, Indonesian, Korean, Vietnamese and Tongan.



Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith


In the pastoral Statement, the U.S. Bishops present a portrait of the rapidly growing Asian and Pacific American communties and reflect on their contributions to the Church as well as their pastoral needs and concerns. Building on John ...




San Lorenzo Ruiz


San Lorenzo Ruiz

Feastday: September 28

Lorenzo Ruiz was canonized and declared




The Unique History of the Catholic Church in Korea and Her Martyrs


Unlike the history of other nations, the Christian faith was introduced into Korea through a group of lay persons. The ...




The Kingdom of Tonga


Historical Background:

Tonga is unique. It is the only remaining kingdom geographically situated in the heart of Polyneisa in the south pacific. It has an independent constitutional monarchy and it is the ...




Formation of the Tongan Catholic Community


The Tongan Catholic Community was first established at St. Joseph Parish in Upland, California and is still active. The residence of the Tongan members covered the following areas within the Inland Empire: Upland, Pomona, San Bernardino, ...




Our Lady of Lavang


Our Lady of Lavang first appeared to the Vietnamese people in 1798. This is the year when King Canh 'Minh issued an anti-Catholic edit and an order to destroy all Catholic churches and seminaries. A most grievous persecution of Vietnamese ...




117 Martyrs from Vietnam


Feast day: November 24   (more . . .)




Upcoming Events
 

2007 Cultural & Pastoral Exposure Program Jan17-Feb 03 Philippines, Hongkong, Vietnam


Asian Pacific
 

Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith

 

Asian Countries and Pacific States

 

Asian Pacific Population - Census 2000

 

Thirty Dioceses with highest number of Asian Pacific Islanders

  Mass in Asian Pacific Languages
 

Lunar New Year




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