Hispanic Evangelization

Contact Me for:

• Catechesis and formation in Spanish
• Youth ministry to the children of Hispanic immigrants
• Any Questions about Hispanic ministries in the Archdiocese

Bio: I will be at the service of the growing Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, providing catechesis, sacramental prep and formation in Spanish and English. I love to share the life-giving beauty of our faith with all people but I am especially drawn to service to the poor. Hispanic Catholics suffer from a great disparity in outreach by the Church and I am utterly thrilled to be at their service. Hispanic immigrants need Christ more than anything and I want to serve that need.

A Little About Me: I am married to the Managing Director of Marriage and Family, Adriana, and we have two children: Peter Julian and Zoe Anastasia. I love to workout, read, listen to all sorts of music and follow sports. I was raised in California and went to college at Notre Dame (Go Irish). My parents are Mexican immigrants and I have two brothers and two sisters.

Favorite Saint: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Thomas Aquinas, Therese of Lisieux and John Paul II

Favorite Bible verse: "Look towards Him and be radiant," (Psalm 34:4)

Contact Me For:

• Information regarding the formation of leaders within the Hispanic Community
• Information on Hispanic courses, workshops and trainings

Bio: I am very excited to be involved with the faith formation of the Hispanic Community. In 2019 I earned a Doctorate of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.). My doctoral topic was Mary as a Jewish Mother in relation to the women of the Hebrew Bible. I have also been working as a faith formation teacher for more than fifteen years. I am a theology Catholic speaker and I have been writing articles for different publications. My former job position was Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization at a parish in Indiana. I have spent my life studying theology and also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Sciences from La Salle University in Mexico City, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) in Biblical Studies from the Pontifical University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Concurrent to my studies in Mexico, I studied at the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI) at University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

A Little About Me: I was born in Mexico and have been a member of the Catholic Church since the day I was baptized at one month old. I love to read to spend time with my family, including my husband Enrique and two sons, Diego and David.

Favorite Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux

Favorite Bible verse: Ps 23:1 : The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contact Me For:

• Assistance with administrative questions focused on Marriage and Family and Hispanic Evangelization
• Questions regarding anniversary certificates

A Little About Me: I was born and raised in Colombia, South America, and emigrated to the United States of America twenty years ago.  I am married and mom of three teenagers. I have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and am a certified English/Spanish Medical Interpreter. I am eager to put  my organizational skills and knowledge of my culture to use for the Archdiocese.

Favorite Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Favorite Bible verse: “It (love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres,” 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Contact Me For:

• If you need support with the coordination of evangelization and religious instruction in Spanish in Dayton and the northern area.
• If you have concerns in the Hispanic community with their personal, familiar or spiritual needs
• Information on programs that will provide knowledge and skills necessary for the Hispanic immigrant

Bio: I support the coordination of evangelization and religious instruction in Spanish (including mass celebration) for Dayton and the northern part of the Archdiocese. I provide outreach for the growing Latino community in the northernmost boundaries of the Archdiocese, particularly helping to maintain a Church presence in the migrant camps, and I work with government entities to encourage justice for immigrants. Working for the Church and with the Hispanic community reaffirms my Catholic faith every day.

A Little About Me: I enjoy reading, watching football soccer games and traveling.  I have enjoyed traveling with the delegation from the Archdiocese Mission Office on their “twinning” trips to Tegucigalpa, Honduras and El Salvador. I also love to spend my free time with my grandson, teaching him Spanish.

Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi

Favorite Bible verse: “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner; remember that you were foreigners in Egypt.” Ex 23:21

Contact me for:

• Parishes interested in having laity enter Hispanic Leadership Formation
• Questions on how to reach Hispanic parishioners
• Resources for Hispanic Catechesis

Bio: My role at the Center is to support parishes interested in having laity enter Hispanic Leadership Formation. I also help with general questions about reaching Hispanic parishioners and offer resources and best practices for Hispanic catechesis. I am blessed to be able to develop spiritual leaders within the Hispanic community.

A Little About Me: I am married, and I have two steps daughters and four grandkids. I like gardening, dancing and reading. One interesting fact about me is that I studied the behavior of ants for my degree, which helped me to discover my true vocation as a missionary.

Favorite Saint: St. Teresa de Avila

Favorite Bible Verse: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you. . .” Jer 1:5