Asian Pacific Ministry at 1201 E. Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404 US - Home
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
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