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Diocese of
San Bernardino

Office of Respect Life and Pastoral Care

WELCOME

Building a Culture of Life in the Diocese of San Bernardino

"Human Life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end."
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2258

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Pregnant and

need help?

You are not alone.

Find out how we can help you.

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Pregnancy and

Infant Loss

Find resources to help you navigate this difficult journey.

God is with you. We are with you.

Post-Abortion Healing

God loves you and His mercy is for all.

Find out how you can start your healing after abortion journey.

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Public Policy

Find resources to help you learn more about Catholic Social Teaching and the latest news on bills and legislation.

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Catholic Care During Serious Illness and End-of-Life

Learn and get resources on Catholic teaching and practical tools regarding serious illness and end of life care.

Parish Resources

Find various resources to help your parish ministry promote a culture of life and get involved in promoting the dignity of the human person.

Affirming a consistent ethic of life from conception to natural death.

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2025 Summer / Fall Nationwide Invitation to Prayer

Archbishop Broglio, president of the USCCB, and Bishop Thomas, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, have called Catholics to prayer as Planned Parenthood now sues to try to block their defunding.
Please join us in prayer.

View the Announcement and Prayer

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Tue, Aug 26
Life, Dignity, and Justice Policy Hour
Webinar
RSVP
Aug 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Webinar
You're Invited! Faith & Public Policy: A Catholic Perspective Join us for our first Policy Hour, a compelling series of informational sessions where we explore key teachings of the Catholic Church and how they relate to current legislative items in the CA State Legislature.
Fri, Oct 17
Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel en Español - Octubre
Lugar privado.
Learn more
Oct 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – Oct 19, 2025, 4:00 PM
Lugar privado.
Los retiros del fin de semana del Viñedo de Raquel son una oportunidad bellísima para cualquier mujer u hombre que ha luchado con el dolor emocional o espiritual de un aborto. Es terapia para el alma y una oportunidad para desahogar y reconciliar las emociones dolorosas.
Fri, Oct 31
English Rachel's Vineyard Retreat - October
Private Location, provided after sign up
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Oct 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – Nov 02, 2025, 3:00 PM
Private Location, provided after sign up
Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. It is therapy of the soul and an opportunity to release and reconcile painful emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.

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