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Fr. Ernesto Orci was born on December 26, in Tucson, Arizona, the third of four children of +Enrique and Delia Orci.
“It was through service in other ministries and learning about my faith that I felt the call to give more of myself for Christ and to do His work. Understanding the importance of the faith and sacraments in my own life helped me understand the call to share this with others in their own faith journey.”
“Being Catholic is a beautiful thing and a wonderful way of living one’s life for Christ. I believe the priest is called to share this with others and help them live it out in daily life.”
Education and Employment- University of Arizona
- Bachelors in Business Administration – Accounting/Finance
- St. Patrick’s Seminary and University (2002 - 2009)
- Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB)
- Master of Arts (MA) – Theology
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Worked at IBM Corp. in San Jose, starting as Accountant/ Financial Analyst, then as Manager of Cost Accounting. From 1999 - 2002 was Manager of Financial/Cost SAP System for storage division with worldwide sites.
Parish Affiliations in the Diocese- Parishioner at Holy Family Parish in San Jose prior to attending seminary
- Pastoral Year Seminarian at St. Mary Parish in Los Gatos (2006 - 2007)
- Deacon year at Sacred Heart Parish in Saratoga (2008 - 2009)
- Parochial Vicar at Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara (2009 - 2012)
- Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in San Jose (2012 - 2013)
- Pastor of Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara (2013 - present)
Ministries Prior to Priestly Ordination- Young Adult Group (1986 - 1992)
- Communion Minister and Lector
- St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Conference as treasurer and president (1999- 2002)
- Knights of Columbus as a charter member of Holy Family Council
- Bible Study
- Prayer Groups
- Faith Sharing Groups
Other Diocesan Assignments- ILM Instructor (2009 - present)
- Vocations Evaluation Board (Since 2011)
- Council of Priests (2011 - 2016); Chair of Council (2013 - 2015)
- Santa Clara Serra Club for Vocations Chaplain (Since 2011)
- Clergy Personnel Board (2012 - 2015)
- Ongoing Formation Committee (Since 2013)
- Priest Retirement Board (Since 2015)
- University of Arizona