Education

University of Saint Mary of the Lake / The Liturgical Institute. Sacred Theology Licentiate / Specialization in Sacramental Theology  2012; Thesis: The roots of the Eucharist.

Comprehensive STL Exam passed “with distinction”

University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Sacred Theology Baccalaureate  2011

University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Master in Divinity  2007 - 2011

Experience
Diocese of Brownsville /Diaconal Formation Program  2014 to dateInstructor: Sacramental Theology, Introduction to Theology, Introduction to Sacred Scriptures, Liturgy, Patrology, Social Doctrine of the Church
Diocese of Brownsville / San Juan Diego Ministry Institute  2014 - 2015
Instructor: Introduction to Theology, Christology, Spiritual Theology, Aristotelian-Thomistic Philosophy, Introduction to Sacred Scriptures, Sacramental theology 
University of Saint Mary of the Lake, 2011
Teaching Assistant – to Professor Emmery DeGaal in “Contemporary Theology” 
Collaborated on curriculum, met with students, and graded all written work.
Diocese of Charleston / Hispanic Ministry, 2017
Lecturer and Director of Retreat for Hispanic leaders: “Road to Emmaus.” 
Diocese of Matamoros / Instituto Diocesano de Teología y Pastoral, 2005
Instructor: Introduction to Sacred Scriptures, Introduction to Theology.  
Diocese of Brownsville / Alégrate María Radio, 2017 to date  
Guest at the “Manantial en el Desierto” Radio Program: Topics of Theology and Bible Course. 
Pastoral Experience
Diocese of Brownsville / Parish Administrator at Saint Joseph the Worker Church in Edinburg, Texas, Saint Theresa Mission in Faysville, Texas; and Saint Anne Mission in San Manuel – Linn, Texas, August 2015 to date
Diocese of Brownsville / Parroquial Vicar at San Pablo Apostol Parish in Rio Grande city, Texas, July 2014 – June 2015 
Diocese of Brownsville / Parroquial Vicar at Saint Luke Parish in Brownsville, Texas, July 2013 – June 2014 
Diocese of Brownsville / Assistant to the Rector, Director of Worship and Liturgy and Master of Ceremonies at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle, November 2011 – June 2013
Diocese of Brownsville / Legion of Mary Spiritual Director, Brownsville Area, 2013 - 2014
Diocese of Brownsville / Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at South Texas College, Starr County campus, 2014-2015
Diocese of Saltillo / Pastoral of Critical Situations: Pastoral attention to Drug addicts, Alcoholics; Jail ministrym, 2001 – 2004
Diocese of Matamoros. / Pastoral care  of the sick and dying, 2004 – 2006