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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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June 2010
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June 7-18
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On-going Formation Program, St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, CA
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June 22-24
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NFPC Summer Board of Directors meeting, Chicago, IL
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| June 24-25 |
National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA |
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August 2010
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August 2-4
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Lay Ecclesial Planning meeting, Collegeville, MN
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| August 9-11 |
St. Paul-Minneapolis Province meeting, Blue Cloud Abbey, Marvin, SD |
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September 2010
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September 19-22
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NFPC of Canada meeting, TBA
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September 27-29
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NFPC Biannual Council of Consultors meeting, Chicago, IL
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September 29-30
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NFPC Board of Directors meeting, Chicago, IL
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October 2010
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October 4
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Presbytery Day Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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| October 20 |
Dia de sacerdotes Hispanos, Los Angeles, CA
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| October 21-24 |
Dias de Hispanidad, Los Angeles, CA
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November 2010
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| November 4-6 |
North American Forum on the Catechumenate Board meeting, Washington, DC |
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November 13
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USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations meeting, Baltimore, MD
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November 15-18
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USCCB Annual Fall General meeting, Baltimore, MD
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Nov 29-Dec 1
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Louisville Province meeting, Owensboro, KY
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