Hispanic Catholics

Catholic youth and Hispanic vote not monolithic, panelists say
- Dec 3, 2020
It was clear through the 2020 election cycle that the Catholic vote wasn’t a monolith, what was surprising for some was that was also true for young and Latino Catholic voters that some pundits assumed would overwhelmingly support Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

By John Lavenburg
Album by Catholic professor, composer in Atlanta nominated for Latin Grammy
- Nov 14, 2020
Catholic composer Tony Alonso has been nominated for a Latin Grammy.

By Andrew Nelson
For many Latinos, virus deaths loom over Day of the Dead
- Oct 31, 2020
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, the annual Mexican tradition of reminiscing about departed loved ones with colorful altars, or ofrendas, is typically celebrated Nov. 1-2. It will undoubtedly be harder for Latino families in the U.S. torn apart by the coronavirus.

By Terry Tang

Encuentro called a ‘gift’ to help church address challenges ‘of our time’
- Oct 13, 2020
Hispanic ministry leaders from dioceses across the United States addressed the future of Hispanic ministry and the crises generated by the pandemic and racial tensions among other issues during a V Encuentro virtual gathering Oct. 9-10.

By Norma Montenegro Flynn

They may not vote as a block, but Latinos still can influence the election
- Oct 4, 2020
Each presidential election year, the nonprofit Hope Border Institute in El Paso, Texas, has counted on parish halls and other church spaces to register new voters, particularly Latinos, so that their voices and interests can be properly represented.

By Rhina Guidos
Church, society should recognize leadership of Hispanics, Latinos, bishop says
- Sep 20, 2020
The Catholic Church and American society should recognize the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, said a U.S. bishop at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

By Catholic News Service
Diocese of Joliet to partner with nonprofit for Latino leaders initiative
- Sep 6, 2020
The Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, will partner with the nonprofit Leadership Roundtable to train Latino leaders to serve the church in the United States through its new Latino Pastoral Leaders Initiative.

By Rhina Guidos
Wyoming family honored for multicultural outreach, selfless commitment
- Aug 16, 2020
Jaime Morales grew up in Mexico. Today, he lives in Wyoming, and has been a Knight of Columbus for more than 15 years. Whether by helping with fundraisers or building a pregnancy resource center, he has committed himself to serving others.

By Andrew Fowler, CNS