I was born in El Salvador, the 6th of 9 siblings, and have been married for more than 29 years. We have three children, all college graduates, two of them married and forming their own families. We are Catholic, and I have been serving God and our Church since my adolescence. Currently we live in Los Angeles, CA, where I have worked at Dolores Mission Parish as a pastoral assistant since 2012 and as a volunteer since 2005. 

Since I first heard through DD about the female diaconate in the early years of our Church, my hope has been that one day the strong work of so many women would be recognized and appreciated by our Church.

Part of my joy comes from the fact that in my work in the parish I have the privilege of doing diaconal work serving my community, the poorest of the poor, the marginalized, the immigrants, and those who are sick at home or in the hospital. I am honored to accompany them, praying and offering spiritual support as well as basic resources for those in need. I also support families that have lost their loved ones, walking with them in their pain and in the funeral process.

Supporting DD on this journey is also an opportunity to support young women in their ministries and all women who have the profound desire to bring and show Christ to others in every possible way.  

This included supporting our celebration of St. Phoebe Day last year in my community at Dolores Mission Parish.