The Serra Clubs of the Los Angeles Archdiocese will honor the two newly ordained priests, Fathers Cesar Magallón and Ismael Robles, at the 63rd annual Ordinati Luncheon Sept. 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oxnard. Both priests were ordained from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo by Archbishop José Gomez last June. Father Magallón has been assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Barbara, while Father Robles is serving at St. Pius X Church in Santa Fe Springs.The Serra Clubs, part of Serra International, support, foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life. In the L.A. Archdiocese, seven Serra Club chapters meet regularly throughout the year.Archbishop Gomez, members of the clergy and special guests will be present for the luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m. with a reception and lunch at noon. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 200 Solar Blvd., Oxnard. Tickets are $40 and the public is welcome. For reservations and information, call (805) 682-5725 or e-mail [email protected].Juan Diego House welcomes largest groupJuan Diego House, the archdiocesan college formation program for seminarians who aspire to the diocesan priesthood, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with the largest group of seminarians in its history. The 2013-14 community (pictured here) is made up of 22 men — 20 from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and two from the Diocese of Fresno. At Juan Diego House, men have the opportunity for personal and academic growth, Christian service and deepening their appreciation for the spiritual and liturgical life of the Church, all in a multicultural setting while furthering their education. Father James Anguiano is director of Juan Diego House, located at 1103 W. 164th St., Gardena. For information, call (310) 516-6671 or visit www.juandiegohouse.org.{gallery width=100 height=100}gallery/2013/0830/vocations/{/gallery}
