Our Priests and Deacons

FR. ANEESH PHILIP, PAROCHIAL VICAR 

Ordination Date: December 28, 2020
Contact Number: 713-667-9111
Email: franeesh@svdp-edu.org                                                                                                                            Fr. Aneesh's Homilies

Fr. Aneesh Philip, O.S.H. was born in the southern state of Kerala in India. He grew up as the middle child in a loving family in the Syro-Malabar Eastern Catholic Rite. 

Fr. Aneesh began his religious journey in 2009 by joining the Society of the Oblates of the Sacred Heart's (O.S.H.) minor seminary. He completed his philosophical studies at Marymatha Major Seminary in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, and his theological studies at St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary in the city of Alwaye, Kerala. He made his temporary religious profession on May 20, 2013, and his perpetual profession on May 6, 2017. He was ordained a priest on December 28, 2020. 

Following his ordination, Fr. Aneesh served as Parochial Vicar at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Payyavoor, Kerala (2020-2021). Afterward, he served as the Financial Manager at Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam, Kerala (2021-2024). 

In December of 2024, Fr. Aneesh arrived at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to begin his new role as Parochial Vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Houston. He is so happy to serve God in this new way, and to learn more about Catholic life here in the United States, Texas, and Houston in particular. Fr. Aneesh looks forward to meeting all our Parish families and assisting each of us on our journey of faith. 

DCN. DANIEL PAGNANO

Ordination Date: February 3, 2007
Contact Number: 713-667-9111
Email: dpagnano@outlook.com

Deacon Dan moved to Houston in April 2002 and with Msgr. Jamail’s nomination began formation for the permanent diaconate in November of that year.  

Dan has taught junior high school, has been a lawyer since 1978, and since 1990 has been an arbitrator and mediator. Before ordination in February 2007, he began working with Sr. Virginia and became the director of parish ministries when Sister left.  

He served as the parish business manager until March 2019 when he reached three milestones - becoming a grandfather, reaching age 70, and retirement.  Though now a retired deacon and spending most of the summers in New Mexico, Deacon Dan still serves St. Vincent de Paul Parish at liturgies, as well as counseling and marriage preparation.

DCN. GUSTAVO (GUS) CAMACHO DEL RIO

Ordination Date:  February 11, 2011 
Contact Number: 713-667-9111
Email: gcamacho@svdp-edu.org
Dcn. Gus Camacho del Rio Homilies

Deacon Gustavo "Gus" Camacho was ordained in 2011. He has been married since 1986 to his wife and love of his life, Marta Irizarry, Registered Nurse since 1993. He loves to ride his Harley Davidson, loves the ocean and loves spending time with family and friends, but above all loves God and serving God's people. Dcn. Gus fights against injustice and has a special place in his heart for the marginalized. 

DCN. BURT MARTIN

Ordination Date:  February 20, 2021 
Contact Number: 713-663-3585
Email: bmartin@svdp-edu.org
Dcn. Burt Martin's Homilies

Burt began working at St. Vincent de Paul Church in May 2017 as the Director of Parish and Family Life Ministries. Prior to that time, he was a practicing corporate lawyer at a worldwide law firm and served as general counsel and corporate executive of an international oil and gas corporation for many years. He is a lifelong “Longhorn” with multiple degrees from the University of Texas at Austin          (BBA in 1986, MBA in 1988 and JD in 1993). 

Burt was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on February 20, 2021. He and his wife, Allyson, have been married since 1995 and have been members of SVdP for over 10 years and were members of St. Thomas More prior to that time. Allyson is also the founding director and coordinator of Walking With Purpose, a very popular women’s Bible study at SVdP. Burt and Allyson enjoy spending time together with their four Standard Poodles  (Flurry, Baron, Maggie and Bentley), exercising together, taking trips to Italy and Sonoma, wine tasting, cooking together,  and relaxing at home.

DCN. GERARDO CEDILLO