I was born and raised in the Philippines and at the age of 17 migrated to California with my parents and four siblings.  The inspiration to priestly life and ministry was imbedded in me at a young age.  The call to service was nourished as I became involved with many church activities in school and in the parish, both back in the Philippines and here in the United States.  I had my primary and secondary education at St. Joseph’s Academy, Las Piñas city, home to the Bamboo Organ, enshrined in the parish church of St. Joseph.
 
The lives and the prayers of the many people I had the blessing to encounter in life, people who made me not only their friend but a part of their own family inspired me to embrace the wonderful gift of priestly life and service.  I finished my Bachelors Degree in Arts and Masters of Divinity at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, Menlo Park and received my Bachelors Degree in Sacred Theology through St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore.
 
Since I arrived in San Jose, I have been a part of the life of the diocese serving in different capacities and was a part of the third graduating class of the Institute of Leadership in Ministry.  I serve as Episcopal Master of Ceremonies.  I was ordained to the priesthood, June 7, 2014 and served as parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.
 
As I continue my ministry and taking the role as pastor of Queen of the Apostles parish, I aspire to be like the Good Shepherd:  Blessed, Broken and Shared. Pray for me as I keep you in mine so that through the maternal guidance of Mary, our Queen and Mother, together we journey in faith, hope and love for the greater glory of God.