He was presented with three Spiritual Bouquets and a Burse from the Italian Catholic Federation Central Council, and one each from Redlands Branch 217 and Fontana Branch 210.
The ICF Chaplain in the Diocese, Father Jerome Ochetti, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Upland, also came to the luncheon. Annual Donations are to support the Seminarians at Blessed Junipero Serra House of Formation. Bishop Barnes explained the steps a young man goes through to become a priest. The Serra House is the first step for young men interested in a Religious Vocation. If you would like to learn more about the Italian Catholic Federation and its mission please visit the Diocesan website and look for the religious organizations link and click on the Italian Catholic Federation Logo.