The Office of Latino Ministries, led by interim missioner Karla Sikaffy duPlantier, guides The Episcopal Church in forming hospitable communities of faith that nourish, strengthen, and develop disciples of Christ in the Anglican tradition within Spanish-speaking communities.
Vision
Latino Ministries yearns for a church that embodies the multiethnic, multilingual, and multicultural context we live in today. Our vision is to make The Episcopal Church known to Latino/Hispanic communities so that they may experience our church and embrace it as their spiritual home.
Mission
Latino Ministries of The Episcopal Church actively participates in the Jesus Movement. We support dioceses and congregations by producing resources, developing networks, and providing opportunities for formation of lay and ordained leaders.
Nuevo Amanecer 2026
Registration is now open for two biennial gatherings celebrating Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. This year, Nuevo Amanecer is offering two smaller, more focused conferences featuring the same workshops.
One gathering will take place at the Kanuga retreat center in North Carolina, with the Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, as keynote speaker. The second, at Camp Allen in Texas, will feature Bishop-elect Antonio Gallardo of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Julia Ayala Harris, president of the House of Deputies, will also serve as a keynote speaker for both conferences.
- Sept. 28-Oct. 1: Kanuga retreat center, Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Nov. 9-12: Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
Ya está abierta la inscripción para la reunión bienal que celebra los ministerios latinos en toda la Iglesia Episcopal. Este año, Nuevo Amanecer ofrecerá dos conferencias más pequeñas y enfocadas que incluyen los mismos talleres.
Una de las reuniones se llevará a cabo en el centro para retiros Kanuga de Carolina del Norte con el Rvdmo. Craig Loya, obispo de la Diócesis Episcopal de Minnesota, como ponente principal. La segunda reunión se efectuará en el Camp Allen de Texas, y contará con la participación del obispo electo Antonio Gallardo, de la diócesis episcopal de Los Ángeles. Julia Ayala Harris, presidenta de la Cámara de Diputados, también será ponente principal en ambas conferencias.
- Del 28 de septiembre al 1° de octubre en el centro para retiros Kanuga, en Hendersonville, Carolina del Norte.
- Del 9 al 12 de noviembre en Camp Allen, en Navasota, Texas.
Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
The Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course is an innovative eight-day intensive course, designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino ministry. All courses are conducted in English.
The next in-person session of this course will be held Aug. 10–15 at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Registration is open through July 15.
