Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Tony Mercado has extensive experience in chaplaincy, currently serving as a chaplain for multiple law enforcement agencies including the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Brea Police Department, Placentia Police Department, and Fullerton Police Department since October 2023, July 2023, October 2022, and March 2020 respectively. In addition to these roles, Tony Mercado has been a Deacon at St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange since October 2019, providing community support and guidance. As President of Michael Duvall Insurance Agency since January 2022, Tony Mercado oversees a full-service brokerage that caters to diverse client needs. Furthermore, Tony Mercado is the Chairman of the Board for the Mary Christina Mercado Foundation, established to support those experiencing loss, and has a background in youth counseling and employee benefits consulting.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
With 1.3 million Catholics and 63 parishes and centers across Orange County, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is among the largest and most diverse faith communities in the U.S. Our community is on a journey of faith together, growing closer to God and closer to one another as we explore, experience and share the mystery of Christ and the love of our Lord. Our vision is to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools which welcome all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. Our Diocese encourages each person to have an active life of faith that is integrated and woven into the fabric of their daily lives through the community and sacramental life of the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Orange is headquartered at the Christ Cathedral Campus in Garden Grove, Calif. Job openings are advertised and updated frequently on the Diocese of Orange's Career Opportunities page at https://www.rcbo.org/careers/.