OUR PURPOSE
We welcome, accompany and equip Hispanic Catholics to become fully invested and integrated into the life of the local church.
HOW WE SERVE
WHAT WE OFFER
- Discipleship Formation
- Baptism Prep Classes
- Lector & Eucharistic training
- Blessing for Child in the Womb
- VIRTUS Child Protection Program in Spanish
- Community Baby Shower
- Health Fairs
- Holy Hours
- Mexican Consulate
- Legal Services
- Education Programs
- Marriage Ministry
- Quinceañeras
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations
- Reconciliation Services
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West Chester Township, OH 45069 United States
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Cincinnati, OH 45212 United States
CONTACT US
Samuel Vasquez
Contact Me for:
- Catechesis and formation in Spanish
- Youth ministry to the children of Hispanic immigrants
- Any Questions about Hispanic ministries in the Archdiocese
Bio: I will be at the service of the growing Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, providing catechesis, sacramental prep and formation in Spanish and English. I love to share the life-giving beauty of our faith with all people but I am especially drawn to service to the poor. Hispanic Catholics suffer from a great disparity in outreach by the Church and I am utterly thrilled to be at their service. Hispanic immigrants need Christ more than anything and I want to serve that need.
A Little About Me: I am married to the Managing Director of Marriage and Family, Adriana, and we have two children: Peter Julian and Zoe Anastasia. I love to workout, read, listen to all sorts of music and follow sports. I was raised in California and went to college at Notre Dame (Go Irish). My parents are Mexican immigrants and I have two brothers and two sisters.
Favorite Saint: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Thomas Aquinas, Therese of Lisieux and John Paul II
Favorite Bible verse: "Look towards Him and be radiant," (Psalm 34:4)
Ana Ramirez
Contact Me For:
- Assistance with administrative questions focused on Marriage and Family and Hispanic Evangelization
- Questions regarding anniversary certificates
A Little About Me: I was born and raised in Colombia, South America, and emigrated to the United States of America twenty years ago. I am married and mom of three teenagers. I have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and am a certified English/Spanish Medical Interpreter. I am eager to put my organizational skills and knowledge of my culture to use for the Archdiocese.
Favorite Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Favorite Bible verse: “It (love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres,” 1 Corinthians 13:7-8
Maria Garcia-Gallegos
Contact Me For:
- Information regarding the formation of leaders within the Hispanic Community
- Information on Hispanic courses, workshops and trainings
Bio: I am very excited to be involved with the faith formation of the Hispanic Community. In 2019 I earned a Doctorate of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.). My doctoral topic was Mary as a Jewish Mother in relation to the women of the Hebrew Bible. I have also been working as a faith formation teacher for more than fifteen years. I am a theology Catholic speaker and I have been writing articles for different publications. My former job position was Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization at a parish in Indiana. I have spent my life studying theology and also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Sciences from La Salle University in Mexico City, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) in Biblical Studies from the Pontifical University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Concurrent to my studies in Mexico, I studied at the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI) at University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.
A Little About Me: I was born in Mexico and have been a member of the Catholic Church since the day I was baptized at one month old. I love to read to spend time with my family, including my husband Enrique and two sons, Diego and David.
Favorite Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux
Favorite Bible verse: Ps 23:1 : The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Mario Amaya
Contact Me For:
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Hispanic Youth questions
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Trainings
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Retreats
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Missions
Bio: I will be supporting the various Hispanic parishes with their youth programs, as well as providing training, missions, retreats, and pastoral accompaniment. I come to Cincinnati from Columbia, South America, where I was a lawyer with a bachelor's degree in theology, as well as a specialization in Canon Matrimonial Law. I have been a youth group coordinator in two parishes, and have participated in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for more than 12 years as the formation coordinator.
A Little About Me: have been married to Nohora for 5 years and am the eldest of five siblings. I like to participate and watch sports, and visit various stadiums to attend games. I also enjoy traveling and reading books.
Favorite Saint: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Favorite Bible verses:
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” Revelation 12: 15
“for nothing will be impossible for God.” Luke 1: 37