Fr. Andres Rivera

Fr. Andres is a recently ordained priest for the Diocese of San Bernardino. Although born into a Catholic household, he did not really embrace his faith until his senior year of high school when he first felt the calling to the priesthood.

Over the course of 10 years, he volunteered at St. Joseph in Fontana as a youth group leader, lector, Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Confirmation catechist, and pastoral council member. Serving at St. Joseph and neighboring parishes became his joy, even more than his digital media work in the Diocesan Media Office. It was through these experiences that he was able to grow closer to God and become more receptive to His plan for his life.

Father Rivera was ordained on May 28, 2022, and looks forward to accompanying St. Peter and St. Paul parishioners in deepening their relationship with God and His Church.