Presented by Bishop Bejarano on March 20 2025
As part of our mandate to strengthen our members in the practice of Christian life, the Lieutenancy is pleased to offer an ongoing collection of formation talks.
About the speaker: Most Reverend Ramón Bejarano
- Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, appointed in 2020 and consecrated on July 14, 2020.
- Early Life & Background – Born in Texas in 1969, raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, before moving to Tracy, California, at age 18, where he worked in the fields to support his family.
- Journey to Priesthood – Entered seminary at age 20, studied in Tijuana and Oregon, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Stockton in 1998.
- Pastoral Leadership – Served in various parishes, including as founding pastor of Holy Family Parish in Modesto and later as pastor of St. Stanislaus Church and the Cathedral of the Annunciation.
- Current Role & Mission – Leads efforts as Vicar for Ethnic and Intercultural Communities, Justice, Life & Peace, and Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs.
- The attached document briefly adresses the most significant aspects of our formation.
