Joe Ortiz
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 strong interest in Camarillo history, especially St. Mary Magdalen Chapel, and offers guided tours highlighting its legacy in the parish and wider community.