Parish Mission Retreat

Sunday, April 6 & Monday, April 7, 7 PM – 8 PM

Join us at our upcoming Parish Mission Retreat! This two-night retreat will include an opening blessing and introduction by Father Dave and main talks by our Youth & Young Adult Minister, George Vasquez, who will discuss the topic of 'Living to Love God and Growing to Be Like Christ.' Talks will lead to group discussions, and Confession will be available both nights.


All parishioners are encouraged to attend and invite others! We are providing free, on-site childcare for families who may need it. 

Click here to request childcare and for more information. 


For more information, please contact: George Vasquez, Youth & Young Adult Minister & Confirmation Coordinator, 

562 296-9041 | gvasquez@sainthedwig.org

About our speaker

George Vasquez, 

Youth & Young Adult Minister


George Vasquez is married to his wife Carleen, and they have 3 boys. George and his family enjoy spending their time doing normal family things, like going to church, sports, the beach, theme parks, museums, but they most especially like to vacation in Yosemite.


George has been in Youth Ministry for over 25 years. He met his wife in ministry, and they continue to support each other as well as youth in the Church to be true disciples of Christ.


Having found his faith when he was a teen, going to youth group, confirmation, and retreats, George’s passion and calling has always been to bring young people closer to Christ and His Church.


He served as a Catholic missionary with NET ministries and after studying Philosophy at Cal State Long Beach, he has continued to work full time in Youth Ministry for over 16 years. George is honored and blessed to have served in various parishes in both the L.A. Archdiocese and Orange Diocese. He is passionate about bringing his experiences and knowledge to serve the St. Hedwig youth and community.


He is also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and volunteer at Kaiser Downey NICU. George enjoys hiking, talking baseball, paintballing, collecting cards with his sons and loves to spend his free time studying scripture.