Latino Catholic summit set for January in Texas

The Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) will hold its inaugural event on January 16 in San Antonio, Texas. According to a press release, a number of Roman Catholic Church leaders have been invited to this event, in addition to Hispanic business people. San Antonio Archbishop José H. Gomez and Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, both of whom have large Spanish-speaking congregations, were prime movers in initiating CALL.

Coming in the midst of the US presidential primary season, the press release said that those attending are “are lending their name and talent to ensuring the success of this one of a kind organization” The statement said further that “C.A.L.L. is poised to serve as a national voice for Hispanic Catholics on social justice issues to impact national dialogue and its outcome in favor of improving our nation’s policies affecting Latinos”. The press statement promises that members of CALL “include Hispanics from varying business and professional backgrounds who are dedicated to transforming their lives and communities according to the Gospel.” “*

*From: http://www.speroforum.com
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