The Missioner for Hispanic/Latino ministry is responsible for advocacy and for oversight of Hispanic/Latino ministry in the Diocese. The primary role of the Missioner shall be to work with the Diocese to promote, encourage, create, enhance, and develop opportunities for ministry among people of Hispanic and Latino cultural backgrounds.
The Rev. Dr. Valori Mulvey Sherer is our Missioner for Latinx Ministry. Her responsibilities include:
- Identify Hispanic/Latino concerns in the wider community and advocate for Diocesan involvement.
- Create a Council of Advice for Hispanic/Latino ministries to help carry out this ministry.
- Consult and advise congregations seeking guidance in creating Hispanic/Latino ministry and developing new multi-cultural initiatives in their communities.
- Curate culturally appropriate materials, resources, educational programs, and workshops for the Diocese.
- Develop a clearinghouse of resources for use by the Diocesan household.
- Develop and offer resources (workshops, conferences, course materials, etc.) around cultural competency and Spanish language learning.
- Advise the Commission on Ministry in the identification, recruitment, and preparation of Hispanic/Latino candidates for ministry.
- Assist in developing liturgical resources to be used by communities of faith that comprise the Diocese.
- Preach and teach in communities of faith that make up the Diocese.
- Submit an annual report to the Diocesan Convention.
- Offer presentations to Diocesan Council, which highlight the ongoing work of Hispanic/Latino ministries.