Ministry Formation Institute

The Ministry Formation Institute serves parish communities, clergy, and lay ministers throughout the Diocese of San Bernardino by providing high-quality formation, accompaniment, and resources. Our work supports ministry in the areas of Catechetical Formation and Ministry with Youth Catholics. We offer basic, intermediate, and advanced formation programs, ministry specialization pathways, and catechetical certification for lay leaders.

Phone

(909) 475-5375

Email

mfi@sbdiocese.org

Fax

(909) 474-4920

Mailing Address

1201 E Highand Ave
San Bernardino, CA
92404

Hours

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

Resources

Last Generated: Mar 24, 2026 7:54PM

Staff Information

Director
Dr. Amanda Alexander
Email: aalexander@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5387

Associate Director
Maria Antonia Amao
Email: mariaamao@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5383

Karla Camacho (Program Secretary)
Email: kcamacho@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5375

Ministry with Young Catholics Team
Molina Erb (Ministry Consultant for Confirmation and Youth Ministry)
Email: merb@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5169

Adriana Franco (Formation Coordinator)
Email: afranco@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5384

Catechetical Ministry Team
Karina Gomez (Consultant for West End, Riverside, and Hemet Vicariates)
Email: kgomez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5388

Steve Halligan (Director, CMFP)
Email: shalligan@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5382

Archie LaSalle (Associate for Campus Ministry)
Email: alasalle@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5361

Magdalena Lopez (Consultant for San Bernardino, High Desert, Low Desert Vicariates)
Email: maglopez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5374

Administrative Team
Daisy Rosas (Administrative Assistant)
Email: drosas@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5378

Formation Team
Sonia Sanchez (Director, PMFP)
Email: smsanchez@sbdiocese.org
Phone: (909) 475-5377

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