Catechetical Congress – Anaheim

Fr. Rossa and Jose attended the Catechetical Congress in Anaheim, Los Angeles from March 21-24. We arrived in the Claretian Community at Dominguez on 13 and had a couple of days of acclimatizing to the new air and time zone.

With Fr. Gerald Kumar at St. Gabriel Mission, California

Claretian Community is situated in a beautiful 'Oasis' of greenery int the middle of the dry oil fields of Dominguez. The hose is a place for the elderly and all of them were so heartily welcoming us.  Bro. Rene, John Raab, Frank, Milton, Ed, Bob Billet, Jim, the artist Alberto, Tom, John Hampsch, Al Vazquez, Rick Wozniak and the young Bonano - that makes the community.

Fr. Rossa with Fr. Steve Sherwood, the "rabbi"

Their hospitality was superb. We have no words to thank... and it made possible our participation at the Catechetical Congress that proved to be very helpful for our ministry. Their interest and empathy for our ministry touched our hearts. 

The congress as such was very fruitful, "better than what was expected", int the words of Rossa. He had the chance to renew the contacts with many of the old friends... publishers and clients.

Claret Seminary, Dominguez Ranches

We tried to get in touch with some Chinese community, but the results were not very positive! Had a chance to visit Gerald Kumar at the St. Gabriel Mission.

With Fr. Justin Liu Zhen Tian – Associate Pastor, 

St. Thomas Aquinas ParishMonterrey Park, CA

Gerry and Rossa at St. Gabriels

Before the Sunday Mass at

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Monterrey Park, CA

Fr. John Raab and Rossa at the Cathedral of Los Angeles

With John Allen of CRUX and Eric Li

At the Claretian Booth in the Exhibitors' hall in Anaheim

With Fr. Jan Stefanów, SVDGeneral Secretary of the Catholic Biblical Federation