Fr. Joseph Shea is pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley. He brings a joy and great experience to our community here at St. Rose of Lima since he came to us in 2008. His love for his flock has made him a cherished pastor and a good friend to many at our parish. He is a great homilist and orator, you will always learn lessons of life with each homily you hear. His compassion for his parish is evident in all that he does. We are blessed to have him with us here at St Rose of Lima. Ordained in 1978, he served as an associate pastor at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Los Angeles and St. John Vianney in Hacienda Heights. He served six years as Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and 13 years as an administrator and pastor of Holy Family Catholic Community in Glendale.