Fr. John was born and raised in the province of Aklan, Philippines, the middle child of five (two older sisters and two younger brothers). He entered the seminary in Aklan at 12 years old studied there for eight years. In 2010, Fr. John came to the United States to complete his theological studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary.
He was ordained to the priesthood on May 13, 2016, on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. He spent three years as associate pastor at St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda and the last two years as Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit in Fremont.
Lord, we ask for your blessing upon our new priest, Fr. John. We thank you for the gifts and talents that you have bestowed upon him to fulfill his mission. OPUS CHRISTI, Christ’s work. May we generously welcome him and be ever thankful for his ministry. Amen