In May, Pope Francis invited Catholics to gather and reflect on communion, participation, and mission within the Church. The process of listening and dialogue, known as the “Synod on Synodality,” includes a series of upcoming meetings in the Santa Rosa diocese, including in Arcata. Background Saint Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council with … Read more
On October 30th and 31th (Sat and Sun), in the vestibule after Masses, St. Bernard Parish will host the Ministry of Bethlehem Handcrafts Association. This ministry helps Christian families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem (now less than 2 of the Holy Land population) support themselves through the sales of hand carved olive wood religious art. Please … Read more
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Eureka Branch of the Italian Catholic Federation has cancelled the Jerry Colivas Memorial Scholarship spaghetti drive-thru dinner that was scheduled for Oct. 9th. The ICF will continue with this year’s scholarship competition. The ICF Colivas Scholarship Fund honors Jerry’s service to the education of our youth in Humboldt County. … Read more