• YLI was founded in San Francisco on September 5. 1887, by three young women inspired to help an ill friend.
• Approximately 8500 women belong in California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii.
• Our history reflects a sisterly care and concern for each other and for those in need.
• Our purpose is to help others in our organization, our church and our community.
• We are an organization for all seasons of life. When there is a need — YLI Sisters will be there.
• To make new friendships and renew old friendships.
• To give love and charity to the less fortunate in our community.
• To promote the moral, mental and social advancement of Catholic women.
• To enrich your spiritual life by joining other Catholic women in prayer.
• To enjoy social events with other women and with their families.
• To help men with their education for the Priesthood.
• To help women in their goals to further their education.
• To participate in the Ways & Means to accomplish all these and more.
 

     St. Bernard’s YLI #150 was formed on October 17, 1937 and will celebrate their 82nd anniversary this year. We have 10 faithfully active members, 25 inactive members and 2 honorary members at this time. We are trying to increase our membership so that we can continue to support the education of seminarians within our diocese.

     Our local institute holds various fundraisers during the year. Examples of past donations have been a scholarship to an 8th grade graduate of St. Bernard’s School, our church, Interfaith Ministries, St. Vincent de Paul and the McHenry House.

     We attend mass and receive communion as a group twice a year, followed by breakfast at a local restaurant.