SAN DIEGO — A total of 18 new Directors of Catechetical Ministry and Faith Formation Coordinators gathered for a full day of orientation on Aug. 29 at the diocese’s Pastoral Center as they embarked on their new role in parish catechetical ministry. Representatives from 15 parishes across the diocese were present. These leaders will oversee elementary school ministry, middle school ministry, adult faith formation and Christian initiation for children and adults. The diocese is grateful for their yes to serve.
Front row, from left: Susan Varela (St. John the Evangelist, Encinitas), Raechelle Manlapaz and Catherine Embalsado (St. Columba), Megan Trejos (Our Lady of the Rosary), Patricia Myers (St. Agnes), Amanda Holmstrom (St. Brigid), Charlotte Fajardo (Good Shepherd), Diane Adkins (St. Louise de Marillac), Glory Hartdegen (St. Thomas More). Back row: Deacon Lyle Blackmon (Mission San Luis Rey), Sister Sofia Rivera, CCVI (Sacred Heart Mission, Heber), Sister Hellen Muchira, CCVI (Most Precious Blood), Erika Ramirez (St. Anthony of Padua, National City), Monica Salazar (St. John of the Cross), Claudia Escobedo and Christine Gonzalez (Mission San Antonio de Pala), Henrieta Vyzinkar (Our Lady of Grace), and Lupita Lozano (Mission San Luis Rey).
