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    Welcoming New Shepherds with Grateful Hearts

    Recibimos a nuevos pastores con corazón agradecido

    June 6, 2026 · By Media1 · 4 min read

    Dear Parishioners,

    A blessed Corpus Christi Sunday to you all!

    This week I have some parish news to share with you as there will be some priestly changes here at Our Lady of Angels. I am confident these changes will continue to enhance the parish and bring forth new ways to continue our mission.

    We will be welcoming two priests, both are in our Order, The Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. First, Fr. José Noriega will be in residence here at Our Lady of Angels and will be assisting with weekend Masses here at the parish. He has been a priest since 1990 and has experience with both teaching theology and working at a parish. He has written multiple books and articles about family life and moral theology. He has also given lectures all over the world. I look forward to having him here.

    Second is Deacon Riley Blanchard soon to be ordained in September and will become a Parochial Vicar. He will be a young priest taking his first assignment here at Our Lady of Angels. Deacon Blanchard is one of eight children and he was one of our altar servers at St. Mary Parish in Littleton, Colorado. I am excited to welcome them here to Woodbridge so they can witness and be part of the best parish in the world and all we do! I trust, and ask you to trust, that the plan God has for our parish will benefit from these additions. Both Fr. Noriega and Deacon Blanchard are bilingual.

    Finally, Fr. Juan Espino is being transferred to Littleton, Colorado. We are so grateful for all he has done within our Parish. He has help build many of the programs here on campus and I am confident he will thrive in Colorado. The changes will occur in the summer, and will be completed by the end of August. We are planning a reception for Fr. Juan. Please stay tuned for more information about the reception. God continues to bless us priests with the people he entrusts to us. We need them as much as we all need Christ.

    Fr. Alvaro Montero

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