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Father Vega's Bio:
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Date of Birth: |
May 13, 1957
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| Place of Birth: |
Los Angeles, California
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| Ordained to Priesthood: |
June 18, 1983
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| Academic Background: |
* Master of Arts, Mount St. Mary’s College, 1993
* Master of Divinity, St. John’s Seminary, 1983
* Bachelor of Arts, (Liberal Studies, major
concentration in Philosophy with secondary
concentrations in English and Spanish) 1979
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Father Richard Vega is currently serving as President of the National Federation of Priests' Councils. Prior to initiating his service to the NFPC, Father Richard served for 12 years (1994-2006) as pastor of La Purisima Concepcion Parish in Lompoc, CA. Previously, Father Richard served as parochial vicar of St. John Neumann (Santa Maria) St. Bernard (Los Angeles), and St. Philip the Apostle (Pasadena) all within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Along with his pastoral duties, Father Richard has served as a member of various archdiocesan boards and has been a presenter for the Offices of Religious Education and Worship in both regional and conference settings. He served for twelve years on the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Presbyteral Council and five years as its chairman. While serving as chairman of the Presbyteral Council, he was elected chairman of Region XI Council of Priests' Senates (RECOPS). Father Richard is a member of SOMELIT and continues to be a presenter for the Office of Worship in Los Angeles. He is past president of the National Advisory Council of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Father Vega's Schedule:
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January 2012
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| January 17-19 |
Board of Directors winter meeting, San Diego, CA |
| Jan 30 – Feb 1 |
RECOPS Winter Meeting |
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February 2012
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| February 6-8 |
Impact of Culture on Leadership Symposium, Los Angeles, CA |
| February 6-8 |
Multiple Parish Pastoring Symposium, Mundelein, IL. |
| February 13-16 |
NOCERCC Annual Convention, Savannah, GA |
| February 28 |
Laity in Support of Retired Priests annual meeting. Bonita Springs, FL |
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March 2012
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| March 5-7 |
Franklin Covey Presentation, Chicago, IL
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| March 22-25 |
Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Anaheim, CA |
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April 2012
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| April 23-26 |
NFPC Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
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| April 23 |
NFPC Council of Consultors meeting, Nashville, TN |
| April 27 |
NFPC Board of Directors meeting, Nashville, TN |
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