Born: Mexico.
Education: Seminario Hispano, Universidad Pontifica de Mexico (B.A. in philosophy).
Home parish: St. Matthew, Long Beach.
Transitional Diaconate: St. Raphael, Goleta.
First Mass as priest: June 1, 2:30 p.m., St. Matthew.
First Assignment: St. Columbkille and Nativity, L.A.
"My pastor, Father Guillermo Rodriguez, was truly an inspiration for me. I want to serve the people of God by giving my service as a priest."