From August 25 - 28 the priests of the diocese gathered for their annual convocation. This year’s convocation theme was “Renewing Our Priestly Ministry and Strengthening Our Bond as a Presbyterate,” presented by guest speaker, Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson. The convocation is a yearly gathering of the priests of the diocese where the bishop calls them together to discern the Lord’s vision for the Church of San Bernardino as well as to reconnect, relax and reflect on chosen themes and issues together.
The following priests were also recognized for celebrating special milestone priesthood anniversaries:
25 Years:
- Very Rev. Cristobal S. Subosa, V.F.
- Rev. Joseph Christy Yesudass Sunder Raj, M.S.C.
- Rev. Chrisantus I. Ekwebelam
- Rev. Robert C. Ihuoma
- Rev. O. Romanus Ike
50 Years:
- Rev. Arturo P. Mateo, M.S.C.
60 Years:
- Rev. Ignatius H. Rodrigues
65+ Years:
- 61 years - Most Rev. Rutilio J. Del Riego
- 62 years - Rev. Donald O’Connor, S.V.D.
- 62 years - Rev. Anthony Di Leo
- 62 years - Rev. Edmond “Ned” G. O’Donnell
- 62 years - Rev. Michael Barry, SS.CC
- 64 years - Rev. Msgr. Donald S. Webber
- 69 years - Rev. Paul Baseford
- 72 years - Rev. Henry A. Ruszel, C.R.