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)