Holy Orders
“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus, it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.”
~ Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536
answering the call -
Fr. BRyANT RIVAS
Once a youth serving within our parish of St. Mel Catholic Church starting at the age of 14 years old Fr. Bryant Rivas first served as a youth minister, catechist, and Eucharist minister. Years later he was Ordained to the priesthood on May 20th, 2023, Fr. Byrant first assignment was St. Anthony parish in San Jacinto, California as Parochial Vicar.
Fr. Bryant is one of the few ordained priests throughout Southern California who is fluent in ASL (American Sign Language). He dedicates his time, talents, and treasures to all of God's flock and brings God's light to the Catholic deaf community offering Mass in ASL and also the Diocese first English ASL priest.
