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.
Order now to receive ‘El Librito’ missalette for Advent season
Produced by The Episcopal Church’s Office of Latino Ministries, the biannual “El Librito de la Misa Episcopal”—released for Advent and Pentecost—contains seasonal liturgies and lectionary readings for Spanish-speaking congregations.
Designed to reduce the need for weekly printed service sheets and the time spent preparing bulletins, “El Librito” booklets are available for $1.83 each. View a sample and place orders online.
Seminarians of Color 2026
Jan. 17-18, OKANA Resort, Oklahoma City, OK
This conference—organized by The Episcopal Church’s ethnic ministries offices—is designed for Episcopalians of color who are enrolled in seminary or another theological education program. It is not required that attendees be in the ordination process. Spanish interpretation will be available. Registration ends Dec. 12. Early bird registration (a savings of $100) ends Nov. 14.
Nuevo Amanecer – Save the Dates!
Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, 2026, Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Nov. 9-12, 2026, Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
More information to come!
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. Watch this space for information about 2026 courses.
