Hispanic and Latino Ministries
The Office of Hispanic and Latino Ministries enriches our faith and culture with love and joy to Christ and His Church. Rooted in a rich tapestry of cultural traditions, linguistic heritage, and religious expressions, Hispanic and Latino Ministries seeks to nurture faith life, equip leadership, and foster community among Hispanic Catholics through a diverse offering of pastoral initiatives, outreach programs, and spiritual resources tailored to serve a community hungry for Christ.
The Hispanic Ministry supports the work of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and seeks to nurture faith life, equip leadership, and foster community among Hispanic and Latino Catholics through a diverse offering of pastoral initiatives, outreach programs, and spiritual resources tailored to serve a community hungry for Christ in 60 parishes. The Hispanic Ministry is partly funded through contributions to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.
Catechist training is coordinated across the archdiocese. Participants hone skills like public speaking to present the Church's teaching in a meaningful way to their brothers and sisters in Christ. The Hispanic and Latino Ministry cultivates youth and young adult engagement through Pastoral Juvenil Hispana. It also organizes opportunities for spiritual enrichment with all-night adoration and retreats throughout the year.
Making an Impact
Bienvenidos is a program that brings parishes together to build fellowship and leadership. For it to thrive, it takes people who care about their Catholic faith and the proper resources to train them. Without access to resources and proper catechetical training, parishioners eager to inspire others to move forward in their faith journey are stuck.
"It is amazing how God has worked with me and through me. I can even speak in public now. I still get nervous but have been able with God’s help to do many presentations. I have also learned to pray, which has changed my life. Little by little, through Bienvenidos, God has transformed me and has given me many talents that I did not have before."
"In 2013, I participated in the CRSP/Bienvenidos retreat. I Met God again and realized that he gave his life for me. That opened my eyes and showed me how much he loves me. Through prayer and the Sacraments, God reminds me that I am not alone. I am now a Lector, EMHC, and Sacristan. I cannot say “no” to him who has given me so much. I trust in him and in his plan, regardless of how hard the journey is."
Experience the Ministry
How Your Gift Helps
Your participation in the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps to provide resources for Hispanic and Latino Ministries programs to grow and thrive. Access to programs like Nocturnal Adoration, Emaus Retreat or Charismatic Renewal provide the resources and space to encounter Christ, grow the Catholic faith, and build community.