ONE ASSOCIATION.
MULTIPLE PRIESTS.
ONE SINGLE
VOICE.
ONE MISSION.
History and Mission
ANSH is a priestly association, the result of a long process of maturation and consolidation of various associations of priests, established in accordance with the guidelines of the Decree Presbiterorum Ordinis of the Second Vatican Council, no. 8.
“In order that priests may offer one another mutual help in cultivating their spiritual and intellectual life, cooperate more effectively in ministry, and be safeguarded from the dangers that may arise from solitude, some form of common life or community living should be encouraged among them…”
In September 1989, it was decided to establish ANSH as an association, and finally, in October 1990, the Constitution and Statutes of the National Association of Hispanic Priests were approved. The Preamble of the Constitution describes the mission of ANSH by stating that:
“”…we desire to unite as brothers, not only to share our priestly ministry and our common language, but also to strengthen the bonds that, as Hispanics, we must recognize and affirm, and, consequently, to work more effectively within the Catholic Church, evangelizing those sectors of Hispanic culture.”
OUR TEAM
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding ANSH with faith, vision, and a deep commitment to our mission.
Rev. Jiobani Batista
President
Rev. Edilberto Lopez
Vicepresident
Rev.Luis Vargas
Secretary
Rev. Lorenzo J. Gonzalez
Treasurer
Rev. Juan Molina
Executive Director
Rev. Leonardo Medina
Retreats Coordinator
Rev. Gerson Espinosa
Communications Director
Rev. Edwuin Cardona
Communications Director
Moderators
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS
Moderator
Archbishop of
San Antonio, Texas.
goals
What We Seek
- To promote the unity, fraternity, and support of Hispanic priests in the United States of America.
- To serve as the official voice of Hispanic priests who belong to the Association before the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
- To support the priestly ministry and pastoral activities aimed at the promotion and development of the Hispanic community.
- To provide a national forum for Hispanic priests, in which personal and pastoral experiences can be shared and directed toward a common vision, which will help to understand and resolve the problems that arise in different communities and among priests.
- To develop their identity in the United States; to advocate for their rights as persons and pastoral agents, and to support them in fulfilling their responsibilities and needs.
- To take a position regarding issues that affect priests and their Hispanic communities in the United States.
- To participate in the development of the Catholic Church in the United States, without losing sight of the broader perspective of the Universal Church.
- To promote and foster a genuine spirituality among Hispanic priests.
- To promote and encourage continuing education so that Hispanic priests may achieve a well-rounded education.
- To promote and support the integration of Hispanic priests into the American context, in terms of language and culture.
- To foster solidarity and fraternity within the diversity of nationalities and cultures of Hispanic priests.
- To cooperate in the implementation of the Hispanic Pastoral Plan for Hispanic ministry.
- To promote vocations within the Hispanic community for the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, and lay ministries.
400
Members
35
Conventions
12
Retreats
15
Priest Scholarships
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