Born: Artesia. Education: Norwalk High School; Cerritos Community College, Norwalk;_St. John's Seminary College, Camarillo (B.A. in philosophy).
Prior occupations: Mail carrier, elementary school teacher and vice principal. Home parish: St. John of God, Norwalk. Transitional Diaconate: St. Mary Magdalen, Camarillo. First Mass as priest: June 1, St. John of God. First Assignment: Nativity, El Monte.
"I have been inspired by the goodness and kindness I have experienced in God and the people I have encountered, and the pleasure and fulfillment I have experienced through serving his people in various ministries. I am most grateful for God's mercy and all the spiritual truths and blessings God has so generously revealed to, and shared with, me through the Church, my family, my friends, and those who I have had the opportunity to serve."