Lloyd Torgerson

Lloyd Torgerson is the longtime Pastor at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California. Here are some key details about him:

Background and Experience

• Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson was born in East Los Angeles in 1939.2
• He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1965.1
• He has served as Pastor of St. Monica Catholic Church for over 25 years.1
• Prior to becoming Pastor, he was in residence at St. Monica for over 30 years.1

Education and Early Career

• He completed his training for the priesthood at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, California.2
• His first assignment after ordination was at Holy Trinity Parish in San Pedro.1
• In 1971, he earned a Master's degree in Religious Education from Fordham University in New York.1
• He served as Director of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 11 years.1
• He then became Director of Religious Education for the Archdiocese until 1987.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

• As Pastor, he leads St. Monica Parish, which has over 7,000 families, an elementary school, and a high school.23
• He oversees parish administration, adult education, young adult ministry, liturgy, and various community outreach programs.2
• St. Monica Catholic Community under his leadership is known for its welcoming spirit and active participation in civic life.3

Additional Roles and Interests

• He serves as the Vicar for Ministerial Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.1
• He is on the Board of Directors of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Santa Monica.1
• Msgr. Torgerson is an avid golfer and enjoys riding his bike along the beach in the early morning.1

At 83 years old (as of 2021), Monsignor Torgerson continues to be an active and inspiring leader in his community.4