Mission Staff

Our dedicated team at Mission San Xavier del Bac is here to support our community and visitors alike. Each member brings a commitment to serving the mission’s spiritual, educational, and cultural goals. Please reach out to any of our staff for assistance or information about our programs and services.

Church Staff

Friar Chris Kerstiens, OFM
Pastor
Phone: (520) 294-2624

Sr. Carla Riach, FSCC
Religious Education
Phone: (520) 294-4639

Sr. Rachel Sena, OP
Director of Religious Education
Phone: (520) 294-4639

Sr. Rosalyn Muraski, FSCC
Sacristan

Monique Moreno
Office Manager / Compliance Officer
Phone: (520) 294-2624

Ashley Almazan
Receptionist
Phone: (520) 294-2624

Sebastian Preston
Technical Support
Phone: (520) 294-2624

Custodial & Maintenance Staff:
Ivan Burrell
José Guzman
Jared Joaquin
Lidia Soto
Joshua Williams

Foyer
Cheryl Clestine
Natasha Nuñez

Each member of our staff is here to enhance your experience at the Mission, whether through religious education, technical assistance, or general inquiries. Feel free to reach out—we are honored to be part of this cherished community and look forward to serving you.

San Francisco Xavier Friary 
Friars in Residence:
Martín Ibarra, OFM
Chris Kerstiens, OFM (Pastor SXM)
Loren Connell, OFM (Guardian Friary)
Colin King, OFM
Hajime Okuhara, OFM
David Paz, OFM
Nathaniel Tran, OFM (Vicar Friary)
Ponchie Vásquez, ofm