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Outline of a successful vocation retreat for Hispanic young adults

Targeting overlooked 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...

Making a vocation journey with a Latino young adult

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...

Study looks at vocation consideration; challenges among Hispanics

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...

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

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...

Affirming a vocation culture in Hispanic families

Affirming a vocation culture in Hispanic families

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...

Walking with jóvenes who are discerning their vocation

Walking with jóvenes who are discerning their vocation

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...

Latino young people, family, and vocation

Latino young people, family, and vocation

By Sister Ana Cecilia Montalvo F.Sp.S.

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...

Encouraging vocation culture in Hispanic families

Encouraging vocation culture in Hispanic families

By Hosffman Ospino

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...

Snapshot of Latinos in the United States

Snapshot of Latinos in the United States

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...

Must knows of Latino culture

Must knows of Latino culture

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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Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv.

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Being connected to others doing similar ministry is a big reason that Friar Emanuel Vasconcelos, O.F.M.Conv. is part of the NRVC. He is vocation director for the Franciscan Friars Conventual, Our Lady of the Angels province. He is also a Mid-Atlantic Member Area Coordinator, along with Sister Jean Rhoades, D.C. Read more...

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