Hispanic Catholics
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How a Catholic school in Colorado celebrates its thriving Hispanic community
The rise in the Catholic Hispanic population has not only been seen in churches across the country but also in... Read more
Evangelization tops U.S. bishops’ priorities in new Hispanic pastoral plan
The nation’s bishops have released their new National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry. Read more
NET Ministries launches outreach to U.S. Hispanic youth
According to a Pew Research study, 60% of Catholics under the age of 18 in the United States are Hispanic. Read more
Chicago’s Bishop Joseph N. Perry to lead U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee
The Chicago-born bishop brings extensive experience to the role, including his chairmanship of the USCCB Committee on African-American Catholics. Read more
EWTN poll: Catholics in key battleground states are focused on economy as midterms approach
Large majorities of likely Catholic voters in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania consider the economy to be the... Read more
Hispanic voters loom large in pivotal 2022 midterm races
One of the closely watched storylines of the Nov. 8 U.S. midterm elections is whether the Republican Party can continue... Read more
New EWTN poll: Most Catholics don’t want Biden to run for a second term
The poll shows Biden continues to face challenges in garnering support among Catholic voters as the country prepares for the... Read more
Notre Dame is betting on young Hispanic Catholics to be the future of the Church
Iskali, a ministry that helps form young Hispanic adults in the Catholic faith, will take its evangelization efforts to the... Read more
Reversing Roe could strengthen Hispanic families, pro-life leader believes
Reversing Roe v. Wade could strengthen the Hispanic community in the United States, according to Ramona Treviño, a former director... Read more
Ministry seeks to build community and empower young Latinos
Vicente del Real, a Catholic from Chicago, was recently helping to facilitate a young adult gathering at a parish in... Read more
Latino Catholic entrepreneur recognized among Chicago ‘40 under 40’
“Hispanic young people are the future of this country and seeing that many are losing their Catholic faith serves as... Read more
Denver bishops ask Hispanic voters to support 22-week abortion ban
The bishops of the Archdiocese of Denver are calling on the local Hispanic community to support Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more
How three dioceses are bringing NFP to Hispanic Catholics
Susana Diaz gets a kick out of watching couples’ faces during their first marriage preparation class. Read more
US Hispanic Catholics more likely to attend Mass, less likely to vote Trump
A new poll shows that Hispanics Catholics in the U.S. are more likely to attend weekly Mass and far less... Read more
Two pilgrims trek 30 miles to Encuentro to raise awareness of immigration issues
Most of the delegates attending the National V Encuentro conference arrived by plane, or by car if they lived locally... Read more
Gomez to Encuentro: Jesus sent disciples, Guadalupe sent Juan Diego, God sends you
At the final Mass of the National V Encuentro gathering, Archbishop Jose Gomez encouraged Hispanic and Latino Catholics to go... Read more
Bishop Cantu to Encuentro Catholics: Don't become spiritual tumbleweeds
The Hispanic community in the United States produces many fruits, but must be careful to water the roots, Bishop Oscar... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes V Encuentro as 'instrument of grace'
Pope Francis welcomed thousands of representatives gathered in Texas this week for the Fifth Encuentro, a national meeting of Hispanic-background... Read more
US nuncio to Encuentro: Missionaries must first know the joy of Christ
A missionary disciple is one who has encountered Christ personally and is then able to bring him to others, Archbishop... Read more
Thousands of Hispanics expected in Texas for Encuentro summit
As many as 3,000 Catholics of Hispanic background are expected in Texas this week for the National V Encuentro, a... Read more
