Today, Catholics of all ages find themselves in a new era: a time of constant change and growing cultural diversity. In his Apostolic Exhortation the Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis tells us that we are to be a Church that “goes forth.” For this reason, the Bishops of United States are launching the initiative the V Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry under the theme “Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God’s Love.
- Read Archbishop Broglio’s letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the Archdiocese regarding the Fifth Encuentro
Other Ways to Participate
Invite military young adults and families to participate in the following opportunities:
- 2019-2020: A new document was drafted to respond to the Hispanic presence and the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire church for implementation. Learn more about V Encuentro: Proceedings and Conclusions.
- New USCCB resource, Creating a Culture of Encounter: A Guide for Joyful Missionary Disciples. This small-group guide will help Catholics live out the call of Jesus to meet those on the peripheries with the Good News of the Gospel for their lives.This new community resource finds its roots in the gathering of the V Encuentro Nacional Hispano de Pastoral.
Resources
- V Encuentro website
- Catholic Relief Services
- The AMS point of contact for the V Encuentro is José Amaya.