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From left to right: Father Pedro Núñez, Father Jorge Obregón, Father Juan Carlos Vásconez, Father Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros, and Father Ignacio Amorós.

5 Hispanic priests who are evangelizing millions on social media

Sep 15, 2024

By Diego López Marina

In light of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s a look at five Hispanic priests who are distinguishing themselves in spreading the... Read more

California, Texas, and Florida are among the U.S. states with the most Spanish-language Masses. Pictured here is historic San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.

Survey shows 28% of U.S. parishes have Spanish-language Masses

Aug 22, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A first-of-its-kind study by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) shows that 28% of parishes in the country offer... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio blesses matachine dancers during a celebration on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He believes that Hispanics — immigrants especially — will help bring new life into the Church.

Is Catholicism dying out among U.S. Hispanics? Latino Catholics weigh in

Jul 15, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The future of the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is being called into question as reports indicate Latinos,... Read more

Outfits worn for traditional Mexican dances.

How a Catholic school in Colorado celebrates its thriving Hispanic community 

Jan 31, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The rise in the Catholic Hispanic population has not only been seen in churches across the country but also in... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat of the Archdiocese of New York.

Bishop Joseph Espaillat: How America’s youngest bishop reaches youth

Jan 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

At 45, Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat is America’s youngest Catholic bishop. Read more

YDisciple is a streaming project aimed at providing training resources for adults and teaching materials for youth. It announced in November 2023 it is partnering with the Juan Diego Network to adapt the YDisciple project to the Spanish language and the needs of Latino culture.

NET Ministries launches outreach to U.S. Hispanic youth

Nov 30, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

According to a Pew Research study, 60% of Catholics under the age of 18 in the United States are Hispanic. Read more

Ministry seeks to build community and empower young Latinos

Aug 10, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Vicente del Real, a Catholic from Chicago, was recently helping to facilitate a young adult gathering at a parish in... Read more

Bishops at the 2019 USCCB fall assembly in Baltimore.

US bishops approve updated seminary program, Hispanic ministry efforts

Nov 12, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference on Tuesday passed several action items, including an update of seminary formation and an effort... Read more

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US, delivers the opening keynote at the National V Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 20, 2018.

US nuncio to Encuentro: Missionaries must first know the joy of Christ

Sep 21, 2018

By Mary Farrow

A missionary disciple is one who has encountered Christ personally and is then able to bring him to others, Archbishop... Read more

Participants at the Region XI Encuentro. Courtesy photo.

Thousands of Hispanics expected in Texas for Encuentro summit

Sep 20, 2018

As many as 3,000 Catholics of Hispanic background are expected in Texas this week for the National V Encuentro, a... Read more

Pope Francis venerates a relic of St. Junipero Serra presented by Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, May 2, 2015.

Pope Francis encourages US bishops in ministry to Latinos

Nov 15, 2016

In a video message sent to the US bishops' plenary meeting on Tuesday, Pope Francis urged them to continue reaching... Read more

ANSH with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Houston.

Hispanic Catholic priests help build bridges, convention leader says

Jun 17, 2014

A national gathering of Hispanic Catholic priests in Houston aims to build community and affirm their role as “bridges” between... Read more

Report urges better response to Hispanic Catholic growth

May 9, 2014

A new report finds many signs of vitality in Hispanic Catholic ministry in the U.S., but recommends immediate action and... Read more