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Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga speaks at Latino Leader Gathering

Latino Leader Gatherings

The Initiative regularly brings together young Latino Catholics and others to explore key issues and personal stories involving faith and public life with distinguished Latinos and other leaders. These events also offer valuable opportunities for discussion, reflection, networking at happy hours and receptions, and community-building. These gatherings are supported by the Initiative’s Latino Leadership Group which is made up of leaders in Latino communities.  Past topics include the impact of a pope from Latin America, immigration issues, and lay leadership among Latinos.

Events

Cesar Chavez marches from Mexican border to Sacramento, California with United Farm Workers union members
Sep
29
2025

Renewing Politics from the Ground Up

This Latino Leader Gathering will discuss how principles of faith-based grassroots organizing can be applied to national politics, voters, parties, and political leaders as the United States looks forward to the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. This era of dramatic change in U.S. national politics

Videos

The Latino Catholic Voice in a Divided Nation: Directions Forward in Challenging Times (Video)

May 14, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes

Is Partisanship a Threat to Faithful Citizenship or a Way to Live it Out? (Video)

February 27, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes

Seeking the Common Good in an Election Year (Video)

October 7, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes