Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Cordero came from Colombia in 1978 after serving for 7 years as a pastor in several parishes around the country. He studied at La Salle University and the Archdiocesan Seminary in Bogotá. 

Msgr. Cordero has served for 25 years in the Diocese of Brooklyn-Queens. First he served as a Vicar in St. Barabara’s parish, Our Lady of Fatima, and St. Rita’s Church in Long Island City. In 1992 he became Pastor of Saint Rocco’s Church where he has been dedicated not only to the church and it’s parishioners but also to some pastoral activities of the Diocese.

Religion Education Coordinator

She has served Saint Rocco’s Church since 1992. Here she began voluntarily to teach music to the children at St. Rocco’s throughout the Religion Education Program. In 1998 she became Administrative Assistant. The same year she became Religious Education Coordinator. In the year 2000 Karen volunteered her services to the Parish Council.

Secretary

Maria Eugenia is a bilingual secretary on Saturdays. She was a member of the Daughters of Mary and Catechist for several years. She is now attending Stony Brook University and she travels from the campus to the church every Saturday in order to serve our community.

Secretary

Mrs. Passaretti has served Saint Rocco’s Church since 1998 as a receptionist/secretary in the morning from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. She is a very dedicated worker and she enjoys serving our parishioners

Michelle Ormond

Bulletin Editor, Translator

 Michelle’s history with Saint Rocco’s began in 1992 when she started working at the rectory as a part time secretary.  Michelle became active with the youth group, where she helped organize fund raisers, vigils, and social activities for the parish.  In 1994 She was selected as one of the first members of the Catechists team, preparing children for their First Holy Communion.  In 1995, she was named bulletin editor.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from New York University and is currently studying for her Master’s Degree.