Hispanics
By Clemente Barrón CP
A vocation minister who doesn’t collaborate with others in this ministry may soon suffer burnout. At the same time, vocation promoters today are aware that collaboration can be valuable at all levels of church life. Read more...
By Fr. Robert Juarez
When vocation ministers understand and embrace the rich cultural traditions of Latinos, they can better accompany them along the road to religious life. Read more...
A study commissioned by the U.S. bishops reveals characteristics of never-married Catholics who have considered priesthood or religious life. It also points to both vocational challenges and strengths among Hispanics. Read more...
By Fr. Gary Riebe-Estrella S.V.D.
The latest vocation study provides valuable information about Hispanic never-married Catholics. Nonetheless vocation ministers do well to look at the particularities of subgroups within the larger Latino population. Read more...
By Hosffman Ospino
Vocation directors do well to understand Hispanic families, build on their strengths, and encourage a strong vocation culture among them. Read more...
By Sister Ana Cecilia Montalvo F.Sp.S.
To walk with Hispanic and Latino young people who are exploring their calling involves getting to know them, taking the time to be with them, and entering into their reality. Read more...
Young adults often encounter vocation expectations from family. Here are tips from an experienced vocation minister who breaks open the family dynamics common among Hispanic-Latino families when it comes to vocation decision-making. Read more...
Hispanic families are a gift to the church. For each person's vocation to be fully realized, it's important for leaders in the church to understand the cultural context. Read more...
It is helpful for vocation directors to keep in mind the tremendous diversity within what is grouped together as Hispanics or Latinos. Here is a snapshot of this population based on information gathered and analyzed by the Pew Research Center. Read more...
By Father Juan Molina and Deacon John Chitakure
Knowing the essentials of Latino culture will make you more effective as a Catholic minister in the United States today. Read more...
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