Finance & Accounting

The Accounting and Finance Department’s mission is to safeguard, grow and appropriately manage Diocesan resources; to ensure ongoing sustainability and to maximize ministry outcomes; to work collaboratively with the parishes, centers and schools to assist them in enhancing operating effectiveness and increasing stewardship to achieve the Mission, Vision and Strategic Priorities of the Diocese of Orange. 
General Description –
The Accounting and Finance Department safeguards and administers the Diocese’s financial resources by ensuring consistent fiscal management, fiscal transparency, establishing and maintaining clear fiscal policies and procedures throughout the Diocese, while ensuring compliance to audit and generally accepted accounting principles and ethical standards. 
Who We Serve –
The Accounting and Finance Department serves the departments and staff at the Pastoral Center, as well as the staff of the parishes, centers and schools throughout the Diocese. 
What We Provide –
We provide financial services and support in the areas of accounting, finance and budgeting for both internal departments and the above-mentioned entities. We provide guidance with the staffing for accounting and finance positions throughout the Diocese.
Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA)
Finance Council
Administrative and Financial Management Manual
Financial Statements

Employee Contacts

Janette Ramirez
Assistant Controller

(714) 282-3121
[email protected]

Anthony Jung
Director of Pastoral Center Finance 

(714) 282-3011
[email protected]

Ernie Garcia
Director of Business Affairs for Regional Schools

(657) 263-7168
[email protected]

Annie Nguyen
Payroll/Senior Accountant

(714) 282-4220
[email protected] 

Steve Pellegrini
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

(714) 282-4209
[email protected]

Kelly Lind
Directory of Treasury & Investment Management

(714) 282-3018
[email protected]

Gabriela De La Torre
Senior Accountant

(714) 282-3044
[email protected]

Oralia Ruvalcaba
Executive Assistant

(714) 282-6037
[email protected]

Christopher Swanson
Financial Analyst

(714) 282-3016
[email protected]

Contact Us

Pastoral Center 13280 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove 92840

Steve Pellegrini

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Oralia Ruvalcaba

Executive Assistant

Anthony Jung

Director of Pastoral Center Finance

Ernie Garcia

Director of Business Affairs for Regional Schools

Andrew Kelinsky

Accounting Manager

Christopher Swanson

Decision Support Financial Analyst

Gabriela De La Torre

Senior Accountant

Annie Nguyen

Senior Accountant

Ali Villarosa

Accountant