An opportunity for Hispanic leaders to gather, share experiences, and deepen their engagement with diocesan and national Pastoral Plan priorities. 

Date: January 25, 2024 | 9AM – 4PM

Parish: Saint John Vianney

The Encuentro Will Explore

• The National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry, “Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy.”
• The diocesan Pastoral Plan, “Renewed in Christ, Together in Mission.”
• Key findings from the recent Estudio, which compared these plans and their implications for strengthening ministry in our parishes and schools.
• Connections among Hispanic leaders to enhance collaboration between ministries and equip leaders with practical tools to implement the Diocesan Pastoral Plan vision in their communities.
• How Catholic movements that serve Hispanic communities can help parish, school, and movement leaders implement the Diocesan Plan.

Your Role in Strengthening Hispanic Ministry

• We ask each of the 27 parishes with Hispanic ministry to designate a maximum of 8 representatives who are leaders or have the potential to grow into leadership roles in your parish and school.
• Hispanic movements are asked to send 1 or 2 representatives.
• Other parishes are welcome to send 1 or 2 representatives who are passionate about Hispanic ministry.
• All clergy are warmly invited to attend. A clergy RSVP form will be coming at a later date.

Please note that the entire day will be conducted in Spanish.