Fr. Tri Dinh, SJ
Executive Director
Originally from Saigon in Vietnam, Fr. Tri immigrated to the US as a refugee in 1975, studied Biochemistry at Rice University, entered the Jesuits in 1989 and was ordained in 2000. As a Jesuit, he has taught in high schools, served disadvantaged families in the Philippines, ministered to parishioners in multicultural settings, and accompanied students at Loyola Marymount University, and Christian Life Community members in the US, Canada, and Europe. As Executive Director of Christus Ministries, he seeks to bridge young adults and the Church. He travels to consult parishes, conduct retreats, conferences, and workshops on Ignatian spirituality, leadership, and community formation.
Fr. David Romero, SJ
Young Families & Outreach Coordinator
Originally from Northridge, CA Fr. David assists with spiritual direction, retreat accompaniment, and coordinates immersion and service programs. His time with Christian Life Community, under the guidance of Fr. Tri, as an undergraduate at Loyola Marymount University inspired him to join the Society of Jesus in 2009. During his Jesuit formation, he worked as a religion teacher at Bellarmine College Prep and as an immersion coordinator for Casa Bayanihan, the study abroad program for the University of San Francisco. He recently finished his Master of Divinity at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, where he also was a prison chaplain.
ThiThoa Ton
Programs & Events Manager
As the program and events manager for Christus Ministries, ThiThoa creates warm, prayerful ambiance conducive for encounters with God and the community. She designs graphics and presentations to communicate and engage visually. With her attention to detail, she coordinates event logistics and volunteers for retreats and events. After experiencing a powerful moment on her own Caritas retreat, she captained the team for retreat environments before joining the Christus Ministries at its founding in 2013. Before working in young adult ministry, ThiThoa was a Catholic elementary and middle school educator at Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Thomas the Apostle School in Los Angeles.
Jaclyn Guerrero
Programs & Administrative Manager
Jaclyn is the programs and administrative manager for Christus Ministries. She helps with website maintenance, program logistics, and retreat accompaniment. Since her transformative experience on Caritas in 2012, she found herself volunteering for Christus events and eventually became a full time staff member. Originally from San Diego, she has ten years of youth ministry experience, and before joining the Christus staff, she served as Director of Campus Ministry at Junipero Serra High School.
Eva Bulus
Bookkeeper
Eva manages all the accounts and finances as the bookkeeper for Christus Ministries. Her many years of experience in accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping for various organizations has led her to Christus. She plays an instrumental role in processing and maintaining records for all financial transactions such as donations, operating expenses, incoming and outgoing transactions. Originally from Manila in the Philippines, she moved to the United States with her siblings in 1989. She now resides in Norwalk, CA where she lives with her brother, niece and dog. She enjoys the joy, teamwork, and mission of Christus Ministries.
Truc Lys Nguyen
Assistant
Truc-Lys is a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Christus Ministries, where she helps with the planning and execution of a variety of events and retreats. Originally from Canada, Truc-Lys transitioned from managing a successful restaurant to bringing her organizational skills to the nonprofit sector. Having attended Caritas in 2010 and Veritas in 2015, she was inspired to help others discover and embrace God’s infinite love. Recently relocated to Southern California, Truc-Lys has started a family and continues to be inspired by her spiritual path. Her commitment to the ministry is driven by a desire to create impactful experiences that foster a deeper connection with faith and community.
