If you haven’t heard yet, Deacon Bernard Nojadera of the diocese of San Jose, California, has been named head of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection.
He will begin his position August 15.
Deacon Bernard has headed the San Jose diocesan child protection office since 2002. He has served as an officer in the US Naval Reserves and has served in the US Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from San Jose State University and a master of theology degree from St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park. He has held positions in several community organizations focused on child protection.
For the USCCB’s news release, log on to: www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2011/11-116.shtml
Congratulations, Deacon Bernard.
