I was born in Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Because of the Communist regime in Cuba, I never learned about God. One day, a devout Catholic lay person invited me to visit the church. I eventually converted, and requested to be baptized, at age 17. I discovered my priestly vocation in my local parish at Sagua la Grande, when I saw the need to bring people to a greater knowledge of God and to experience for themselves what I experienced in my faith life. After a few years, I entered the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary in La Habana, and studied Philosophy, and later attended the Pontifical University of Mexico to study Theology. I was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Santa Clara, Cuba on August 11, 2011. I joined the Diocese of St. Petersburg in June 2018 and have been serving for the last four years at Holy Cross Parish in Saint Pete and at St. Catherine of Siena in Largo. I have worked with both communities: Hispanic and English speaking. I love both communities for their dedication and service to the Church.
¡Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de Santa Cecelia! Es una bendición servir a la comunidad de Santa Cecelia como su Gerente Parroquial. Formo parte de la Diócesis de St. Petersburg desde 1999 y he estado activamente involucrado en la vida parroquial aquí en Santa Cecelia. Estoy profundamente comprometido a fomentar un ambiente acogedor y hospitalario donde todos se sientan en casa. Unidos como una sola comunidad de fe, seguimos creciendo en la corresponsabilidad, el servicio y el amor a Cristo. Espero seguir caminando junto a ustedes en este camino.
I am always looking for volunteers. “Many hands make light work,” as the saying goes, so please contact me and we can discuss what ministry would be a good fit for you. Thank you and have a blessed day!
The wonders of God are reflected in all creation, especially in each one of my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. It is a great honor to serve the Lord’s Mission with great love, joy and humility.Blessed to serve St. Cecelia parish, informing about the Sacraments: Baptism (Spanish and English), Marriage, Wedding Anniversary and Quinceanera Celebration.I invite you to register and participate in any of our Ministries: Holy Communion, Lector, Altar Server, Music and more.727-449-2839
I look forward to many more years of service with our parish community.
