Deacon Jose Mendez, although officially retired, is still an active and joyful presence in our community. He was ordained in 1989 and has faithfully served our community ever since. Originally from Puerto Rico as a young man Deacon Jose came to Philadelphia where he started a family with his lovely wife Linda. Deacon Jose has said his greatest joy in his life has been as a father to his three daughters. During his 32 years as a Deacon at St. Ambrose Parish Deacon Jose has earned the friendship and respect of the priests who have worked with him, including Archbishop Nelson Perez, when he was a newly ordained priest. Parishioners know Deacon Jose for his charm, his smile and the happiness he brings to others. Along with Linda, his wife, Deacon Jose has been and continues to be a joyful servant to the people of St. Ambrose for over 30 years. He has earned the respect of his fellow clergy and the love of our community.

Diácono José Méndez, aunque oficialmente retirado, sigue siendo una presencia activa y alegre en nuestra comunidad. Fue ordenado en 1989 y desde entonces ha servido fielmente a nuestra comunidad. Originario de Puerto Rico, cuando era joven, Diácono José llegó a Filadelfia, donde comenzó una familia con su encantadora esposa Linda. Diácono José ha dicho que su mayor alegría en su vida ha sido como padre de sus tres hijas. Durante sus 32 años como diácono en la parroquia de San Ambrosio, Diácono José se ha ganado la amistad y el respeto de los sacerdotes que han trabajado con él, incluido el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez, cuando era un sacerdote recién ordenado. Los feligreses conocen al Diácono José por su encanto, su sonrisa y la felicidad que brinda a los demás. Junto con Linda, su esposa, el Diácono José ha sido y sigue siendo un sirviente alegre del pueblo de San Ambrosio durante más de 30 años. Se ha ganado el respeto de sus compañeros del clero y el amor de nuestra comunidad.