In 1978, the Rogationist Fathers were assigned to serve St. Mary's Parish. Fr. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ worked for the spiritual and material renewal of the Parish. He was succeeded in 1981 by his associate, Fr. Luigi Lazzari, RCJ. During his pastorate, different lay ministries were developed, especially to the youth. In 1984, Fr. John Bruno, RCJ, succeeded him and he is the present pastor.

  • Fr. John Bruno, RCJ         -  Pastor
  • Fr. Salvatore Ciranni, RCJ -  Associate Pastor
  • Fr. Vito Di Marzio, RCJ     -  In Residence
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  • Fr. Paul Petruzellis, RCJ (died in 1985)
  • Fr. Sal Patane, RCJ
  • Fr. Rodolfo D'Agostino, RCJ
  • Fr. Antonio De Vito, RCJ
  • Deacon Joseph Lyon, RCJ
  • Fr. Loji Pilones, RCJ
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   The Rogationists of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RCJ-'Rogationistarum a Corde Jesu' ) are a religious community of priests and brothers founded by Blessed Hannibal Mary Di Francia in 1897. The charism of the Congregation consists in the understanding and the zeal for the words of the Lord in the gospel: "The harvest is rich but the workers are few. Pray (Rogate) the Lord of the harvest that He may send workers into his harvest" (Mt.9:37-38; Lk. 10:2).
   The Rogationists express through their specific consecration to God and to the Church through this fourth vow by which they promise obedience to Jesus' command of 'Rogate.'
   The Congregation of the Rogationists is now working in four continents and in the United States, they have three communities established in California: in Sanger, in North Hills and in Camarillo.

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