Washington D.C., Sep 15, 2009 / 04:19 am
A reception for national Hispanic leaders will be held at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C. to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. The September 23 event is hosted by the Apostolic Nuncio and the San Antonio-based Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL).
Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Pietro Sambi is hosting the event to acknowledge the contributions of Hispanics and to recognize CALL’s mission and purpose.
Mario Paredes, CALL Chairman of the Board, said the nunciature’s hosting of the event was a “wonderful acknowledgement” of the group's mission and a recognition of the “many gifts” of Hispanic culture.
“More importantly, it acknowledges CALL’s work with the Catholic Church for the common good in the service of Latino communities in the United States,” said Paredes, who is from New York City.