Clergy and Ministerial

Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Florek, Pastor                                619.582.3716  email

Msgr. Fred was first a part of our parish when he came here as a young associate on February 14th 1968. That marks the day we became his “sweethearts” - a happy theme that is remembered each year through our annual Sweethearts … more

Rev. William P. Stevenson, Associate Senior Pastor           619.582.3716  email

Fr. Bill was the first of six sons born to William C, and Patricia H, Stevenson.  He considers St. Thérèse Parish his home parish, having arrived in 1967 when his family moved to San Diego from Anaheim, California.  He graduated from ... more

Rev. Henry Rodriguez, Jr., Weekend Ministry                     619.264.2195  email

A native San Diegan, Father Henry Rodriguez has devoted his life's work to the people of his hometown. After being ordained a Roman Catholic priest, he was first assigned to St. Rosa of Lima Church in Chula Vista He also ... more

Rev. Msgr. James O'Donoghue, Weekend Ministry        619.582.3716  email

Monsignor Jim was born in County Kavan, Ireland and educated in Rome at the Pontifical Irish College as well as in England.After arriving in San Diego, he served as an associate priest in Big Bear, California.  In 1947 his … more

Deacon Robert T. Ekhaml                                                                  619.582.3716  email

Deacon Bob was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of San Diego, August 17, 1974. He sees the diaconate as "a distinct vocation which gives me a positive goal." Assigned to St. Thérèse Parish where he has ... more

Dorothy Hulburt, Director of Catechetical Ministry       619.286.4605   email

Dorothy (Dotti) has been at St. Thérèse since 1992. She serves as DCM, working in adult and family ministries and Liturgy. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked for 30 years in pastoral, catechetical and ... more

Jen Bedison, Director of Youth Ministry                                   619.582.4615  email

Jen Bedison is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville (1992). She has over 15 years of Youth Ministry experience and has been with St. Thérèse for almost 4 years.  Her family is originally from Hawaii, but she ... more

Clarissa Hutcheson, Director of Elementary Education   619.582.2585   email

Lissa began as a Catechist at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Santee when her family moved there in 1987 and has been a Certified Catechist in the Diocese of San Diego for 18 years. She has served in catechetical ministry ... more

Mark Sperrazzo, St. Thérèse Academy Principal              619.286.6270  email

Mr. Sperrazzo received his Masters in Education and Credential in Administration at National University after receiving his BA from The University of San Diego.  He began his career teaching Jr. High at the School of the Madeleine in ... more