{"id":14,"date":"2026-10-03T23:06:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T06:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T23:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T06:06:35","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"A spiritual family in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull manto-section has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8c8db08 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-manto-arch\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/wp-content\/themes\/manto\/assets\/images\/chalice.jpg\" alt=\"Chalice on the altar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a Catholic community committed to living the Gospel in everyday life. Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church, we seek to grow together in holiness and love.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our community is made up of families, young adults, and individuals who desire a deeper relationship with God and one another.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our story<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our community was born from a desire to create a space where people could encounter Christ in a real and transformative way. Over time, we have grown into a spiritual family dedicated to prayer, formation, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/pt\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull manto-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8c8db08 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our team<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-card manto-member is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/wp-content\/themes\/manto\/assets\/images\/team-fagner.jpg\" alt=\"Fagner Bernardo singing and playing guitar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fagner Bernardo<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-manto-tag wp-block-paragraph\">Leader<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-Founder of the Brazilian Catholic Community of San Diego, actively involved in coordinating the Community\u2019s projects and events. He oversees Art Direction, Communications, Marketing, and Music, contributing to the Community\u2019s identity and the development of its activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-card manto-member is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/wp-content\/themes\/manto\/assets\/images\/team-luiz.jpg\" alt=\"Deacon Luiz Bueno\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deacon Luiz Bueno<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-manto-tag wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritual Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-Founder of the Brazilian Catholic Community of San Diego, actively involved in coordinating and carrying out the Community\u2019s projects and events. He is responsible for the spiritual guidance and pastoral support of the Community, fostering its growth in faith and fellowship.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-card manto-member is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/wp-content\/themes\/manto\/assets\/images\/team-pedro.jpg\" alt=\"Rev. Pedro Saveia, SVD\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rev. Pedro Saveia, SVD<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-manto-tag wp-block-paragraph\">Chaplain<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priest and member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), ordained to the priesthood in May 2026. He serves as an Associate Pastor at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, where he carries out pastoral, multicultural, and community ministry. He also serves as Chaplain of the Brazilian Catholic Community of San Diego, providing spiritual and pastoral support to the Community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull manto-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8c8db08 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tr\u00eas fios que nos unem<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-manto-lead wp-block-paragraph\">As tr\u00eas cores da faixa no nosso s\u00edmbolo representam o que nos une enquanto comunidade.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group manto-strands is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-strand has-strand-green-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carisma<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vivemos e compartilhamos o amor de Deus em uma comunidade alegre. Um espa\u00e7o acolhedor onde vidas s\u00e3o transformadas.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-strand has-strand-gold-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miss\u00e3o<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dirigir as pessoas a um encontro pessoal com Jesus Cristo, formando disc\u00edpulos que vivem e partilham o Evangelho.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-manto-strand has-strand-blue-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Espiritualidade<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fundada na ora\u00e7\u00e3o, na Escritura e nos sacramentos. Viver diariamente na presen\u00e7a de Deus.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull manto-section has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8c8db08 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large manto-wide-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/wp-content\/themes\/manto\/assets\/images\/community.jpg\" alt=\"Members of the community at Saint Agnes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Catholic community committed to living the Gospel in everyday life.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teste.braziliancatholicsd.org\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}