Meet the Staff

Fr. Joseph was born in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sue, Philippines. Fr. Joe has a degree in Philosophy and earned a degree in Theology at the Pontifical University in Urbania. Fr. Joe professed his vows as a Cleric Regular of St. Paul (Barnabite) on May 31, 1999. He was ordained May 29, 2005 in Manila, where he did post graduate studies, which he continued in Toronto, Canada. Fr. Joe has been serving the Our Lady of the Rosary Community as an Associate Pastor since January of 2007.

Fr. Steven was born in Milan, Italy. He attended the University of Buffalo and received his Masters in Education at Niagara University. Fr. Steve professed his vows as a Cleric Regular of St. Paul (Barnabite) on September 29, 1950. He was ordained on December 8, 1957, alongside Fr. Solcia. Within the Barnabite Order, Fr. Steven has served as the North American Provincial as well as the Superior General of the entire Order. He has been Pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary since 1985 and is heavily active with Marriage Encounter.

Fr. Louis was born in Cologno Monzese, Italy. He earned his Masters in Education from Loyola Marymount University and an M.A. in Social Studies from Lehigh University. Fr. Louis professed his vows as a Cleric Regular of St. Paul (Barnabite) on September 29, 1950. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 8, 1957, alongside Fr. Grancini. Fr. Louis has been Pastor at two Canadian parishes run by the Barnabites and served as Superior in various Barnabite communities. He has served the community of Our Lady of the Rosary as an Associate Pastor since 1990, as well as being the spiritual advisor for Magnificat and the Padre Pio devotions.

Deacon Nick has served the OLR Community since his ordination on June 8, 2007. Deacon Nick received his M.A. from the University of Phoenix in Organizational Management and Human Resources. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University in Education, with a concentration in Corporate Training and Development. Currently he heads our Religious Education and Confirmation programs.

Stephen O’Riordan was ordained June 6, 2008. He and his wife, Vickie, are both Art Curators in the UCSD Libraries and members of the Parish Council and the liturgy committee. Deacon Stephen is in charge of Weddings and Baptisms for the OLR Community.