This is a historic moment for the Church in the United States. The number of Hispanic/Latino Catholics is greater than ever and will continue to grow. The Church is now turning to a new generation of Hispanic/ Latino leaders who, like previous generations, are gifting the Catholic Church with their rich spiritual tradition and their witness of God’s love. Together we can identify a path of encounter and accompaniment that will bring unity in diversity and form Catholics as true missionary disciples. The V Encuentro will shape the Catholic Church in the United States for generations to come.

More than one million Catholics across the nation are engaged in the V Encuentro process. We personally invite you to join in this process through your generous support as sponsors of the V National Encuentro. Your gifts can fulfill the hopes and vision of our Church leadership and members. We appreciate your consideration of our invitation. Be assured of our gratitude for your attention to our request.

WHY THE AUDIENCE AT THE V NATIONAL ENCUENTRO IS IMPORTANT:

Hispanics account for 71% of the growth of the Catholic population since 1960

• 40% of all Catholics in the U.S. have a Hispanic background
• Six out of ten Catholics under the age of 18 are of Hispanic background
• U.S. born Hispanics make up two- thirds of the Hispanic population
• On average, parishes with Hispanic ministry have larger numbers of Catholics attending Mass compared to all parishes nationwide
• Almost half of students currently enrolled in U.S. lay ministry formation programs self-identify as Hispanic

THE V ENCUENTRO ENGAGES THIS POPULATION

Over 1 million Hispanic/Latino Catholics engaged through the process

• 165+ dioceses and archdioceses across the U.S. engaged
• 5,000+ parishes, universities, Catholic schools, lay ecclesial movements and other organizations participate in the process

SHOWCASE YOUR ORGANIZATION IN FRONT OF

• Catholic bishops
• Pastors and priests
• Religious communities
• Lay ecclesial professionals
• Parish and diocesan leaders
• Hispanic young adults
• Catholic educational institutions
• National Catholic organizations
• Ecclesial movements
• Social service agencies and hospitals

Padrino Partners

Padrinos are organizations that have supported the V Encuentro initiative from its planning stages. No longer available.

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