Meet the Household
Michael Ramirez
House Leader
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
Sleeping on very hard flat surfaces
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Reading and Writing.
What are you known for in the house?
Watching a lot of Movies and trimming plants
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
Our living room chair because I get most of my reading done there.
What do you do for work? field of study?
Ministry as well as working for Apple
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
St Joseph
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Writing my own book to be published
Brandon Cook
House Leader
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
I speak Italian.
What do you do for rest and recreation?
I watch classic films, eat desserts, and go to the beach or a fun spot in SoCal.
What are you known for in the house?
Talking about sacred art.
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The dining hall because everyone tends to gather there.
What do you do for work? field of study?
I’m a teacher/private tutor.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
The Blessed Virgin
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Art and culture!
Andrew Walker
Household Finance
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
Never getting tired of eating beef and rice.
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Read, go to the beach, family time
What are you known for in the house?
Eating beef and rice
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
My bedroom, because I can shut everything out
What do you do for work? field of study?
I work in construction and studied business in school
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
St Joseph is one of them
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Construction and architecture
Herbie De Guzman
House Tech & AV
Open House Coordinator
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
I have the uncanny ability to brew large batches of coffee
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Aquascaping and Fishkeeping as well as mixing music
What are you known for in the house?
Building the Zion Aquarium & making people dance
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The Zion Aquarium Lounge. Its a little box of nature at the comfort of being at home
What do you do for work? field of study?
Audio, Video and DJing. I currently work at Universal Studios and DJ throughout LA/SD
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
Saul turned Paul. Not so much a fan of the 1st persona but the later was a great fighter for faith
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Exploring aquatic ecosystems as well as DJing the K-Pop Genre.
Br. José Luis Raphael Castañeda, fsp
Household Maintenance
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Pray, walk and enjoy spending time with others.
What are you known for in the house?
I love drinking coffee.
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The Chapel, because we are blessed to have Our Lord present in the Tabernacle.
What do you do for work? field of study?
I am the Parish Office and Facilities Manager of Saint Anthony of Padua Church. I am working on my Masters in Pastoral Ministry at St. John’s Seminary. I am a Friar of The Sick Poor of Los Angeles.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
I have many who inspire me. But, Our Lord Jesus is who I want to model after.
What is something you are currently passionate about?
I love the Liturgy and helping those in need, the poor and marginalized.
Kevin Agudo
LDF Host
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
I can fly, and I can open jars with minimal to no effort. 💪
What do you do for rest and recreation?
I like to sleep, play video games, and read.
What are you known for in the house?
My deep sighing, and eating bacon.
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The tree in the front yard of the convent. I like sleeping under it.
What do you do for work? field of study?
I work for the Boys and Girls Club currently.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
St. Jerome Emiliani
What is something you are currently passionate about?
I am passionate about working with young people, and helping them grow in leading an effective and fulfilling life.
David Cary
Guest Room
Hospitality
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
Poetry analysis and piano
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Read a novel or explore nature
What are you known for in the house?
My chair, my once-long hair, and prayer
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
My room because it’s the epicenter of order in my life
What do you do for work? field of study?
I’m a Mohs histologist, so I work in medical labs preparing slides for dermatologists during surgery.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
There are many, but right now I’d say St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
What is something you are currently passionate about?
How to be mentally and emotionally healthy in the 21st century
Mateo Gonzalez
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
I love to pair and share mezcal, prototype computer programs, and give decent massages. The less people that know these things the better, tho... WAIT.
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Pray, praise, calligraphy, go on wildflower walks, and evenings watch a moving Kanopy movie good or Hulu show
What are you known for in the house?
If not for going on long bike rides, then either being a hippie or being present.
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The front lawn, sunbathing as I read with my (morning) coffee.
What do you do for work? field of study?
I teach and do user-centered design, with an engineering background.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
A model of Christian living and renewal, St. Francis is pretty up there in my book.
What is something you are currently passionate about?
The Bible. But actually. The story of God's salvation relation with us!
Billy Kennedy
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
2nd degree black-belts in jiu-jitsu and tae-kwon-do
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Time with friends; exercise
What are you known for in the house?
Leaving the house early and getting back late
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The chapel - it's a true blessing to have one in our very home!
What do you do for work? field of study?
Aerospace Engineering - studied mechanical engineering and aeronautics/astronautics
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
St. Joseph
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Painting
Daniel Suarez
Do you have any secret / special abilities?
I'm a Cat whisperer and a Dog spoiler
What do you do for rest and recreation?
Sleep, eat, and annoy the heck out of the Zion Bros
What are you known for in the house?
Hiding
What's your favorite spot in the house? Why?
The Chapel
What do you do for work? field of study?
I make a living being professional Catholic.
Who is the most inspiring religious figure in your life?
Jesus Christ
What is something you are currently passionate about?
Dying Well
Frank Marasco
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D.B.
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