Richard W. Hurst, PhD

received his Doctorate in Geology/Geochemistry from UCLA. His love of science began with his love of nature and how things work, resulted in 50 years teaching university level earth and planetary sciences courses. His expertise has focused on forensic environmental geochemistry, resolving issues of environmental contamination, and exploring the link between science and religion; i.e.,…

was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He served as Associate Pastor at St. Emydius Church in Lynwood, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and was Master of Ceremonies to Archbishop Jose Gomez. Named Pastor of Christ the King Parish in 2021, he is also the Director of the…

is the newly assigned Rector of St. John’s Seminary, after being Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Ordained in 1980 from St. John’s Seminary, Fr. Leon received further studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in the field of American Catholic Studies. He served 20 years as Church History Professor…

has been a lifelong member of St. Mary Magdalen Parish for 78 years, has served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and in Bereavement Ministry, and sits on the parish school’s Consultative Board. He holds degrees from Moorpark College, Cal State Northridge, USC, and California Lutheran University. A retired Oxnard School District administrator, he has a…

is committed to her faith, actively participating in her church communities and served as an Extraordinary Minister at St. Jude Parish. While her consecration to the Militia of the Immaculata, founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, marked a significant milestone in her spiritual journey, it was her pilgrimage to these sites which deepened her understanding of…

is a member of Padre Serra parish. She has been married for 42 years, has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She is retired from a 36-yr career as a high school Athletic Director/Teacher and is a practicing spiritual director, retreat leader, and has given workshops for Regional Congress and the University Series. She is passionate…

earned his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Yale University, and taught for many years at LMU, USF, Santa Clara University, and the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange. He currently works in the Diaconate Formation program of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also on the editorial board for a revised translation of…

is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, a member of the James Madison Society of Princeton University, and a fellow of Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Institute. An award-winning author, his fifteen+ books include “Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life”, “The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church”, “Life…

ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2021, served at St. Mel Parish and Visitation Parish before joining St. John’s Seminary, where he is Associate Director for the Propaedeutic Stage. For over a decade, he has practiced Christian meditation and studied with Benedictine priest Fr. Laurence Freeman. His love of silence and prayer shapes…

has been married to Paula for 52 years with three daughters and six grandchildren, He has been a Deacon for 22 years teaching Faith Formation through OCIA for 25 years. In addition, he was on the team for Diaconate Formation for 6 years mentoring and instructing classes in preparation for Ordination. He also ministered to…