Our Lady of Pilar

Getting to know Father Naul.

Jose Naul Ordonez was born February 14, 1963 to Jose Arturo Ordonez and Emelia Scearpetta in Columbia.

Current age: 58yrs old

Fr Naul is one of 8 children, has 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Total of 32 nieces and nephews.

Favorite Color: Green, black and white
Favorite Food: Empanadas Columbians.
Favorite Sport/Team: Basketball/The San Antonio Spurs
Favorite Holiday: Columbia Independence Day, July 20th
Hobbies: Reading and Playing Guitar

What was your childhood like?
-As a child, after school I worked on my family ranch which included managing the livestock and crops. My family ranch produced coffee, bananas and avocado.

What did you do before taking the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
-I attended Brazil Institute of Theology for Latin America, studying theology, philosophy and sociology. Then attended Columbia Theological Seminary and was ordained February 14, 1999.

What parish did you first serve?
-My first parish was at St Joseph parish in Columbia for 10yrs.
Then I moved to Corpus Christi in December 28, 2003. I served at St Joseph in Alice, Holy Family in Corpus Christi and St Martin in Kingsville.

Do you have a favored Saint? Yes, St Francis of Assisi

Your favorite Books or spiritual readings? I enjoy reading about Religion, Philosophy, and the readings of the Catholic Church.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
-I enjoy listening to guitar music, Mozart, Jose Luis Perales. I also enjoy cooking.

What changes would you like to see for Our Lady of Pilar?
I would like to give spiritual attention to the people. Continue with the formation of sacraments (baptism, confirmation, marriage), attend to the sick. I would also like to oversee the further restoration of the parish, parish hall, ccd etc.

What advice would you give our community during this time of Covid, Loss and political division?
- When we live according to our faith, there is no space for Selfishness. We need to cater to others. We also need to lead good economic and social lives for others. In doing all this, in turn we will be catered to, by others.

Welcome to the newest page for Our Lady of Pilar Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Tx. Through this page we will be connecting with the community by sharing church events, introducing Parish members, recognizing Holy Days of obligation and posting Religious facts and information to continue our community's spiritual growth.

Mathew 4:19
And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of Men."