Santa Ana police announced Anthony Palos was found safe Tuesday afternoon in Coachella. He will be reunited with members of his congregation, police said.
Palos was reported missing around 4:15 p.m. Monday from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 1322 E. 3rd Street.
Police said he was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry and investigators believed he had left the area.
Further details on how Palos was found was not immediately released.