Hispanic Catholics
Posada for our young immigrants
By Maria Reyes Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration that typically begins Dec. 16 and culminates Dec. 24, is the beloved religious tradition of many Catholic Mexicans and Latin Americans. In the Spanish language, to pedir posada means to ask for lodging or dwelling. Based on Luke’s Gospel, posadas are a reminder of the trials that […]
Christmas in the U.S.A.
By Mar Muñoz-Visoso On an early November day my kids did not have class. It was parent-teacher conference day. After a rainy day at home with dad, all homework was done and all indoor games had been played. An early evening dancing session with the kids was pretty much over too, and it was time […]
Navidad en los Estados Unidos
Por Mar Muñoz-Visoso Un día a principios de noviembre mis hijos no tuvieron clase. Era el día de las conferencias de padres y profesores. Tras un día lluvioso en casa con su papá, ya habían hecho todas la tareas y jugado todos los juegos. También la sesión vespertina de baile había terminado y era tiempo […]
Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia celebra el 10º aniversario del programa de radio en español
La Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia está celebrando el 10 º aniversario de su programa de radio hispano titulado La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos. Este programa en español, de 30 minutos, es una herramienta evangélica de la Iglesia que lleva un mensaje espiritual y pastoral a la comunidad hispana; salió al aire […]
Living like Martin of Charity
By Sister Ruth Bolarte As a native of Peru, I grew up listening to many stories regarding the life of St. Martin de Porres. The African-American Catholic community gathered Nov. 8 to celebrate their heritage and Martin! It was a privilege to proclaim the second reading in Martin’s native language. This liturgical celebration moved me […]
Martín de la Caridad
Por Hna. Ruth Bolarte Como peruana, crecí con muchas historias sobre la vida de Martín de Porres. El 8 de noviembre pasado, la comunidad católica afroamericana se congregó en la catedral para celebrar su herencia étnica y también a Martín. Tuve el privilegio de proclamar la segunda lectura en el idioma de Martín. Esta gran […]
Day of the Dead at St. Norbert School
The Spanish teacher from St. Norbert School, Paoli, Miss Lauren Wisniewski, had a special project remembering those who have gone to God. This project was made for All Soul’s Day. We at Saint Norbert School made this altar to celebrate the Day of the Dead. We used photos of Saints such as St. Norbert, St. […]
El Día de los Muertos
Nosotros de Saint Norbert School hicimos esta ofrenda para celebrar el Día de los Muertos. Pusimos las fotos de los Santos, como San Norberto, San Huberto y Santa Katharine Drexel. Los estudiantes de cada nivel hicieron una cosa importante para poner en la ofrenda. Hicimos cempasúchil, papel picado, cruces y calacas y los estudiantes mayores […]
Bishops partner with Census Bureau
By Catholic News Service Churches have a crucial role to play in ensuring that everyone is counted on Census Day 2010, April 1. That’s the message Alejandro Aguilera-Titus and Beverly Carroll of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Cultural spanersity in the Church are delivering as key point people in the USCCB’s partnership […]
Make sure you are counted
By Anna Vega Every 10 years, the United States counts all persons residing in the nation, this is the census. The next census is in 2010. This count is very important not only for each state and city, but for the entire Hispanic population of this nation. Nationally, for the first time, the census will […]