My name is Ruben B. Cabatic and I am the Associate Retreat Director and Music Director of St. Anthony’s Retreat and The Santa Teresita Youth Center. It is both an honor and a privilege to serve here at the retreat center.
A graduate of Fresno State with a Batchelor degree in Criminology and Music. I come here as a 33-year veteran in Law Enforcement. I have 35 years of service to the Church and Community. I am a former Youth and Young Adult Minister, Catechist, and Music Director. As an active member of the Knights of Columbus, I have served as a District Deputy and Grand Knight in the Third Degree along with being the Faithful Navigator and Color Corps Commander in the Fourth Degree. I have worked with Visalia Unified as a walk on advisor for high school and middle school music departments as an Assistant Band Director and a Drum Major Coach.
I am truly looking forward to embracing all that St. Anthony’s has to offer. My approach to ministry is that it should be ever growing, ever evolving and ever changing while nurturing the faith of those I serve.
I look forward to new experiences and friendships. I pray that together, with the love and support of my wife Barbara along with the St. Anthony’s staff, we will continue to grow in faith with all those who enter our doors.
My heart is grateful to Father Rod and Bishop Brennan for giving me the opportunity to serve God’s people in this new capacity.
May God’s love embrace us to be instruments of peace and faithful servants.