National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) celebrates the contributions of the Latino/Hispanic community in the United States. Our six diocesan Latino/Hispanic faith communities, the spiritual home of people from over 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries, truly illustrates the title of Julio Cueller’s song: Many People, One Family.
Mildred Briones Reyes, Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries and Diocesan Initiatives, provides a little more context and invites you to attend a service at one of our Latino faith communities. (English | Español)
The Rev. Lisa Saunders Ahuja, Rector of St. Thomas’, Dupont Circle, shares the origins of the parish’s Misa del Inmigrante (Immigrants’ Mass) and Ministry of Welcome. (English | Español)
Araceli Ma, Diocesan Latino Communications Assistant, describes how each of the diocesan Spanish-language congregations are helping with the Ministry of Welcome at St. Thomas’. (English | Español)
The Rev. Anna Olson, Vicar of Misión Buen Pastor and Interim Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd, updates us on our newest diocesan Latino faith community (English | Español)
Sanctuary Ministry invites you to join them on Zoom for an evening of prayer and reflection with diocesan Latino clergy and lay leaders on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Learn more
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