Our Team

Father Leszek Semik was born and raised in Lipowa, Poland. He attended the Metropolitan Theological Seminary in Krakow, Poland from 1988 to 1994, studying for six years at The Pontifical University of John Paul II where he earned a master’s degree in Philosophy and Theology in 1994. He served as an Associate Pastor for three parishes in Poland: Saint Francis of Assisi in Bielsko-

Bilala, Saint Maximilian Kolbe in Oswiecim, and Saint Bishop Stanislaus. In 2006, Fr. Semik transferred to the Los Angeles Archdiocese and was assigned to St. Dorothy’s Parish in Glendora. After five years he was assigned to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary in Altadena where he served for three years. In 2014 he was assigned to St. Lawrence Martyr where he served as Associate Pastor. In 2016 Fr. Semik was appointed Administrator of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.

Fr. Leszek Semik became Pastor of St. Anastasia Catholic Church on July 2018.

Monsignor Cox holds a Master of Divinity degree from St. John’s Seminary, Camarillo, California and earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University. In May 1993, he was appointed Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Prior to assuming this position, Monsignor Cox was a Regional Director of the agency’s Our Lady of the Angels Region. During his tenure as a Regional Director, he was instrumental in opening five community services sites which continue to provide a breadth of social services, including case management, referral services and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families. Monsignor Cox has been serving the St. Anastasia community for over 30 years.

As the Pastoral Associate, Dianalee plays a key role in fostering a welcoming and vibrant parish community, assisting in liturgical planning, leading faith formation initiatives, and promoting service and outreach efforts. Through her dedication and leadership, she helps nurture the spiritual growth and mission of our parish.

As the Director of Mission Advancement , Vickie is responsible for leading and coordinating efforts to support the mission and vision of the parish, school, or organization through strategic fundraising, community engagement, and relationship building. This role involves overseeing stewardship initiatives, donor relations, grant writing, event planning, and communication strategies to inspire generosity and foster long-term support.

By collaborating with leadership, staff, and volunteers, the Director ensures that resources are aligned with the organization’s goals, enabling it to grow and thrive in service to its community and ministry.

Vickie is an avid sports fan, and in her free time she and her family can be found at any number of sporting events, or enjoying time together with their family and friends.