Registration Closed June 4th, 2024
Catholic Social Teaching Certificate, English Session
Yohan Garcia
Yohan Garcia serves as the Catholic Social Teaching Education Manager of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His responsibility consists of advancing the USCCB’s pastoral priorities and plans by providing project management, bilingual resource creation, formation initiatives, and leadership development to advance the bishop’s social mission, education, and outreach priorities. Yohan also serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago where he teaches a course on Catholic Social Ethics and Migration. Additionally, Yohan serves as an Advisor and Trainer of the Thriving in Rural Congregations Program of the Catholic Rural Life Conference and as an Advisor to the Commission on Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Glenmary Home Missioners. Furthermore, Yohan is a member of the international network of Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church where he serves in the Virtual Table on Migration and Borders in America. Previously, Yohan served as the National Formation Coordinator of National Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago and as Director of Religious Education at St. Jerome Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of New York. Yohan was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, and migrated to the U.S. in 2003 in search of a better life. He earned his GED from Lehman College, an A.A. in Business Management from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College, and an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University.
Ingrid Delgado
Ingrid Delgado serves as the Associate Director of the Office of Government Relations of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Ingrid previously served as a Policy Advisor for the Office of Domestic Social Development of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the USCCB. Additionally, she previously worked as an Associate Director for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as in youth outreach and refugee resettlement programs for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Her volunteer experience has included youth ministry and catechesis; living in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, as a missionary; and serving on the boards of Hogar CREA International’s Florida chapter, the Florida Pregnancy Care Network, and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Ingrid earned her B.A. at the University of Central Florida and an M.A. in Public Administration at Florida State University. Ingrid and her husband, Roberto, have been married for 23 years and reside in Virginia with their three children.
Helder Hernandez
Helder Hernandez serves as the Poverty, Education, and Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has extensive experience working with legislators at both the state and national levels. Helder serves as Chair for the Parish Council and Hispanic Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland. In both roles, Helder has led workshops that instruct parishioners on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. He has also worked with the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore to support cultural diversity programming, training for Hispanic/Latino priests, and immigration services initiatives in collaboration with several organizations, including Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Helder is originally from Nicaragua and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Goucher College. In his spare time, he is a Catechist for Faith Adult Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.
Dr. Ricardo Simmonds
Dr. Ricardo Simmonds serves as an Environmental Policy Advisor for the Office of Domestic Social Development at the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is a professional consultant and expert on integral ecology, focusing on the intersection of climate science, environmental policy, philosophy, and theology. He has represented the U.S. bishops on climate and environmental policy with members of the U.S. Congress and Administration, secular institutions, religious organizations, and The Holy See. His academic interest in environment, ethics, and religion developed during his undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College in Maine, and later in Peru at the Facultad de Teología Pontificia y Civil de Lima. He received an M.A. in Climate Science, Policy, and Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, and his thesis was entitled “Truth and Climate Change: Pragmatist Truth Confronted by Habermas and Ratzinger in the Context of Climate Change”. In 2023, Ricardo earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the founder of Creatio, an environmental non-profit based in Colorado that integrates faith, ecology, and service to the poor in thought, prayer, and action.
Jill Rauh
Jill Rauh serves as the Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She has authored dozens of resources on our Catholic social mission and speaks nationally about the work of the Church in this area. In her free time, Rauh volunteers with local faith-based community organizing, serves on the Advisory Board for the National Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry, and is a proud wife and mother. Rauh holds a B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. in Theology from Washington Theological Union, and an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. Before joining the USCCB in 2007, she developed Catholic Social Teaching resources with the Education for Justice Project at the Center of Concern, worked in civic engagement with Hispanic/Latino youth, contributed to parish and campus ministry efforts, and served as an international volunteer with Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador, South America.
Emily Schumacher-Novak
Emily Schumacher-Novak serves as the Associate Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Emily has a passion for bringing together Catholics to work for peace and justice and sees creating community as a central element of building up the kingdom of God. Emily has written and spoken about the transformational nature of Catholic Social Teaching and our call as Catholics to be engaged members of our civic and global communities. Emily is proud to share the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) as an excellent example of the Church putting our faith into action. In her role, she oversees leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders and assists in translating our policy advocacy for grassroots engagement. She holds an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Marquette University and has advanced studies in Ignatian Spirituality. Emily has extensive experience in developing and accompanying young adults while working for ten years in Catholic Higher Education. Emily volunteered with CCHD in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for many years and enjoys leading retreats and days of reflection whenever possible.
Carlos Flores
Carlos serves as the Director of Intercultural Ministries in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. He previously served as the Associate Director for Hispanic Ministry. Carlos is a member of the Catholic Relief Services Diocesan Chapter and the Racial Harmony Diocesan Committee. As a member of St. Patrick Parish in Tampa, Carlos has served in several ministries such as Spanish Choir Director, Edge Middle School Coordinator, RCIA Team Member, Lector, and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Carlos was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Iowa State University. While volunteering at his parish and the diocese, he was commissioned in June 2009 by the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Carlos is currently pursuing an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry with Hispanics at Barry University, in consortium with the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI).
Danny Rauda
Danny Rauda is a first-generation Salvadoran American based out of Portland, Oregon. Currently, Danny works at St. Anthony Catholic Church as the Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry and hosts the Reclaiming Social Justice podcast. He is also a Haciendo Caminos Scholar and is in the process of completing his M.A. in Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies Online Bilingual Program.
Daniel Villar
Daniel Villar is the Director of the Office of Ethnic Ministries at the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, VA. He received a B.A. in Religious Studies with minors in Sociology and Philosophy from Florida International University and an M.A. in Systematic Theology from St. Leo University. Daniel is a member of the National Pastoral Migratoria Network (REDNPM); the current Chair of the Formation Committee and Board Member of the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry (NCADDHM); the Region IV Co-Chair for the V Encuentro Process; collaborates with the Office of Social Ministries through the Encounter Migrant Ministry in his diocese; and has done advocacy work virtually and at Capitol Hill for the past 6 years representing Virginia as captain for two of those years. Finally, Daniel serves as a member of the Office of New Americans Advisory Board (ONAAB) for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Leyden Rovelo-Krull
Leyden is the Director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry at the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. She is an engaging and humorous Catholic Ministry Leader, Content Creator, and Speaker, known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences. As the daughter of Honduran and Puerto Rican immigrant parents, Leyden brings a unique perspective to her work in Hispanic ministry. With a specialization in human development, Leyden is passionate about promoting Catholic Social Teaching through community outreach, content development, and formation. She is highly credible in her field, having planned and developed online content for National Migration Week in collaboration with the USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services. Currently serving as the State Coalition Lead for Missouri in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, Leyden develops relationships with U.S. Senate Offices and advocates for important issues. Leyden is also a nationally recognized speaker, working with organizations such as the Saint Paul Street Evangelization team and the Catherine of Siena Institute. She is a graduate of Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Legal and Policy Studies from Fordham University. She is currently seeking a place to park her RV, her husband, and two puppies overlooking a lake.
Rhonda Gonzales Sepúlveda
Rhonda Gonzales Sepúlveda is a sixth-generation Texan, Native Houstonian, and a dynamic community resource as a natural networker and connector. She has spent much of her career at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston where she currently serves as the Parish and Government Relations Coordinator. Rhonda has testified at state senatorial and congressional sessions and worked with legislators, clergy, social workers, and key civic leaders to promote systemic change in legislation that benefits the community and its constituents on issues ranging from payday lending, education, and other aspects that enhance the dignity of life, with a special emphasis on disenfranchised populations. Rhonda facilitates Catholic Social Teaching sessions at New Employee Orientations, parishes, and at the Archdiocesan Proclaim Conference 2021. She has also served on the Catholic Charities USA Parish Social Ministry National Board. She currently serves in her second term as Treasurer and Advocacy Committee Member, LULAC Council 60; Executive Committee Member and Organizer, The Metropolitan Organization (TMO); Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Organizer, Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Advocacy Day Planning Committee; and is a member of other local organizations that foster faith, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Session One: Exploring Catholic Social Teaching and the Social Challenges Impacting Hispanic/Latino Catholics in the United States
Session Two: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Our Call to Family, Community, and Participation and their Implications on the Hispanic/Latino Community
Session Three: Rights and Responsibilities and the Option for the Poor and Most Vulnerable and their Implications on the Hispanic/Latino Community
Session Four: Economic Justice, Care for God’s Creation and Solidarity and their Implications on the Hispanic/Latino Community
Session Five: Two Feet of Love in Action: Social Justice and Charitable Works
Dear Participants of the Bilingual Catholic Social Teaching Certificate Program:
Greetings during this time of Lent – a season of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. I am happy to welcome you as participants of the Bilingual Catholic Social Teaching Certificate Program for Hispanic/Latino Regional Facilitators. The certificate program comes at the perfect time as we look for ways to enter more fully into Lent. Thank you for engaging in this aspect of missionary discipleship and faithful citizenship.
This initiative emerges from a strong collaboration with the USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. I am particularly grateful for the work of Yohan Garcia, Dr. F. Javier Orozco, and Ingrid Delgado who formed the planning team to get us to this point. We all share in the vision of pastoral de conjunto and the National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry (NCADDHM) is a proud partner of the USCCB and its offices that work to engage in Hispanic Ministry. For over thirty years, NCADDHM has been blessed to partner with pastoral leaders in mutual collaboration. We engage in reflection and work of Hispanic Ministry and provide continuing formation and professional development for Hispanic Ministry diocesan directors and pastoral leaders serving in the United States. We do this in communion with the bishops of the United States to facilitate the full participation of Hispanic/Latino Catholics in the mission of the Church and society.
The Catholic Social Teaching of the Church has a rich history of helping people of goodwill to put their faith into practice through concrete actions. How we defend human dignity, how we advocate for the poor and immigrant, and how we participate in the care of creation are all part of what the Church sees as our human responsibility in a global context. I know that each of you recognizes that responsibility and my hope is that this certificate program will allow you to reach others in this endeavor rooted in social justice and charitable works.
We are pleased to be able to provide this Certificate at an affordable and equitable cost, reflecting NCADDHM’s organizational commitment to economic justice. We do this in partnership with the USCCB and the experts who will guide your formation and learning. So, ask questions, engage in the formative experience, and be ready to lead others. Your next step will be to lead and keep the formation and learning going in your dioceses, parishes, organizations, and other areas of impact.
I continue to be thankful for those who paved the way for this Certificate Program, and I pray that your minds and hearts will find at this moment the example set to us by the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37).
Peace,
Ignacio Rodriguez
President, NCADDHM
Estimados Participantes en el Programa de Certificado Bilingüe de Doctrina Social de la Iglesia:
Saludos durante este tiempo de Cuaresma – un tiempo de oración, ayuno y caridad. Me alegra darles la bienvenida como participantes en el Programa del Certificado Bilingüe de Doctrina Social de la Iglesia para Facilitadores Regionales Hispanos/Latinos. Este programa de certificado llega en el momento perfecto mientras buscamos formas de entrar más plenamente en la Cuaresma. Gracias por participar en este aspecto de ser discípulos misioneros y ciudadanos fieles.
Esta iniciativa surge de una fuerte colaboración con el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la USCCB. Estoy especialmente agradecido por el trabajo de Yohan Garcia, el Dr. F. Javier Orozco e Ingrid Delgado, quienes formaron el Equipo Planificador para llevarnos a este punto. Todos compartimos la visión de la pastoral de conjunto y la Asociación Nacional Católica de Directores Diocesanos del Ministerio Hispano (NCADDHM) es un colaborador orgulloso de la USCCB y sus oficinas que trabajan con el ministerio hispano. Durante más de treinta años, NCADDHM ha tenido la bendición de asociarse con líderes pastorales en colaboración mutua. Participamos en la reflexión y el trabajo del ministerio hispano y brindamos formación continua y desarrollo profesional para los directores diocesanos del ministerio hispano y líderes pastorales sirviendo en los Estados Unidos. Hacemos esto en comunión con los obispos de los Estados Unidos para facilitar la plena participación de los católicos hispanos/latinos en la misión de la Iglesia y la sociedad.
La Doctrina Social de la Iglesia tiene una rica historia de ayudar a las personas de buena voluntad a poner en práctica su fe a través de acciones concretas. Cómo defendemos la dignidad humana, cómo abogamos por los pobres y los inmigrantes, y cómo somos parte del cuidado de la creación son todos elementos de lo que la Iglesia considera como nuestra responsabilidad humana en un contexto global. Sé que cada uno de ustedes reconoce esa responsabilidad y espero que este programa de certificado les permita llegar a otros en este empeño arraigado en la justicia social y obras de caridad.
Nos complace poder proporcionar este certificado a un costo asequible y equitativo, lo que refleja el compromiso organizacional de NCADDHM con la justicia económica. Hacemos esto en asociación con la USCCB y los expertos que guiarán su formación y aprendizaje. Por lo tanto, hagan preguntas, participen en la experiencia formativa y prepárense para guiar a otros. Su próximo paso será guiar y hacer continuar la formación y el aprendizaje en sus diócesis, parroquias, organizaciones y otras áreas de impacto.
Sigo agradecido por quienes abrieron el camino para este programa de certificado, y oro para que sus mentes y corazones encuentren en este momento el ejemplo que nos dejó el Buen Samaritano (Lc 10, 25-37).
Paz,
Ignacio Rodríguez
Presidente, NCADDHM
Jill Rauh
Jill Rauh serves as the Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She has authored dozens of resources on our Catholic social mission and speaks nationally about the work of the Church in this area. In her free time, Rauh volunteers with local faith-based community organizing, serves on the Advisory Board for the National Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry, and is a proud wife and mother. Rauh holds a B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. in Theology from Washington Theological Union, and an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University. Before joining the USCCB in 2007, she developed Catholic Social Teaching resources with the Education for Justice project at the Center of Concern, worked in civic engagement with Hispanic/Latino youth, contributed to parish and campus ministry efforts, and served as an international volunteer with Rostro de Cristo in Ecuador, South America.
Jill Rauh se desempeña como Directora de la Oficina de Educación y Alcance en el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Es autora de docenas de recursos sobre nuestra misión social católica y es presentadora a nivel nacional sobre el trabajo de la Iglesia en esta área. En su tiempo libre, Rauh hace voluntariado en una organización local comunitaria basada en la fe, es miembro del Consejo Asesor del ministerio social dirigido por inmigrantes de la Pastoral Migratoria Nacional y es una orgullosa esposa y madre. Rauh tiene una licenciatura de la Universidad de Marquette, una maestría en Teología de la Unión Teológica de Washington y una maestría en Asuntos Internacionales de la Universidad de George Washington. Antes de unirse a la USCCB en 2007, desarrollaba recursos acerca de la Doctrina Social Católica con el proyecto Education for Justice [Educación por la justicia] en el Center of Concern [Centro de Temas de Interés], trabajaba en el compromiso cívico con la juventud hispana/latina, contribuía a los esfuerzos del ministerio parroquial y universitario, y se desempeñaba como voluntaria internacional con Rostro de Cristo en Ecuador, Suramérica.
Emily Schumacher-Novak
Emily Schumacher-Novak serves as the Assistant Director of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Emily has a passion for bringing together Catholics to work for peace and justice and sees creating community as a central element of building up the kingdom of God. Emily has written and spoken about the transformational nature of Catholic Social Teaching and our call as Catholics to be engaged members of our civic and global communities. Emily is proud to share the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) as an excellent example of the Church putting our faith into action. In her role, she oversees leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders, and assists in translating our policy advocacy for grassroots engagement. She holds an M.A. in Systematic Theology from Marquette University and has advanced studies in Ignatian Spirituality.
Emily Schumacher-Novak se desempeña como Subdirectora de la Oficina de Educación y Alcance en el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. A Emily le apasiona reunir a los católicos para trabajar por la paz y la justicia y considera la creación de una comunidad como un elemento central para construir el reino de Dios. Emily ha escrito y presentado sobre la naturaleza transformadora de la Doctrina Social Católica y nuestro llamado como católicos a ser miembros comprometidos de nuestras comunidades cívicas y globales. Emily se enorgullece de compartir el trabajo de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD, por sus siglas en inglés) como un excelente ejemplo de cómo la Iglesia pone nuestra fe en acción. En su rol, supervisa las oportunidades de desarrollo de liderazgo para los líderes emergentes y ayuda a lograr la participación de la base en abogar por las políticas. Tiene una maestría en Teología Sistemática de la Universidad de Marquette y estudios avanzados en Espiritualidad Ignaciana. Emily tiene una amplia experiencia en el desarrollo y acompañamiento de jóvenes adultos mientras trabajaba durante diez años en el sistema católico de educación superior. Emily fue voluntaria con la CCHD en la Arquidiócesis de Milwaukee durante muchos años y disfruta dirigir retiros y días de reflexión siempre que sea posible.
Yohan Garcia
Yohan Garcia serves as the Catholic Social Teaching Education Manager of the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Yohan is also an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago where he teaches a course on Catholic Social Ethics and Migration. Previously, Yohan served as the National Formation Coordinator of Pastoral Migratoria immigrant-led social ministry at the Archdiocese of Chicago where he developed and implemented PM’s Leadership Formation Program in several pilot sites throughout the United States. Additionally, in the Archdiocese of New York, Yohan served as Director of Religious Education at St. Jerome Catholic Church and as Coordinator of the Immigration Program at St. Jerome H.A.N.D.S. Community Center in the South-Bronx, New York. Yohan was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, and migrated to the U.S. in 2003 in search of a better life. He earned his GED from Lehman College, an A.B.M. in Business Management from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College, and an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University. During his academic studies at Fordham, Yohan focused on the condition of immigrant communities in the United States, and his passion for social justice and an ethic of solidarity led him to develop “The Theology of the Good Samaritan: Building Communion Between Immigrants and Non-Immigrants as Brothers and Sisters in Christ.”
Yohan Garcia se desempeña como Gerente de Educación de la Doctrina Social Católica de la Oficina de Educación y Alcance en el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Yohan también es profesor adjunto en el Instituto de Estudios Pastorales de la Universidad Loyola de Chicago, donde imparte un curso sobre la ética social católica y la migración. Anteriormente, Yohan se desempeñaba como Coordinador Nacional de Formación del ministerio social dirigido por inmigrantes de Pastoral Migratoria en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, donde desarrollaba e implementaba el Programa de Formación de Liderazgo de Pastoral Migratoria en varios sitios pilotos en los Estados Unidos. Además, en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, Yohan se desempeñaba como Director de Educación Religiosa en la Iglesia Católica San Jerónimo y como Coordinador del Programa de Inmigración en el Centro Comunitario H.A.N.D.S. de San Jerónimo en el sur del Bronx, Nueva York. Yohan nació y creció en Puebla, México, y emigró a los Estados Unidos en 2003 en busca de una vida mejor. Obtuvo su GED de Lehman College, un título de asociado en Gestión de Empresas de la universidad comunitaria del Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC, por sus siglas en inglés), una licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad Hunter College y una maestría en Ética y Sociedad de la Universidad de Fordham. Durante sus estudios académicos en Fordham, Yohan se enfocó en la condición de las comunidades de inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos, y su pasión por la justicia social y una ética de la solidaridad, lo cual le llevó a desarrollar “The Theology of the Good Samaritan: Building Communion Between Immigrants and Non-Immigrants as Brothers and Sisters in Christ.” [La teología del buen samaritano: Construyendo comunión entre inmigrantes y no inmigrantes como hermanos y hermanas en Cristo].
Helder Hernandez
Helder Hernandez serves as the Poverty, Education, and Outreach Coordinator for the Office of Education and Outreach in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has extensive experience working with legislators at both the state and national levels. Helder serves as Chair for the Parish Council and Hispanic Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland. In both roles, Helder has led workshops that instruct parishioners on the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. He has also worked with the Archdioceses of Washington and Baltimore to support cultural diversity programming, training for Hispanic/Latino priests, and immigration services initiatives in collaboration with several organizations, including Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Helder is originally from Nicaragua and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Goucher College. In his spare time, he is a Catechist for Faith Adult Formation at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.
Helder Hernandez se desempeña como Coordinador de Pobreza, Educación y Alcance de la Oficina de Educación y Alcance del Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Tiene una amplia experiencia trabajando con legisladores tanto a nivel estatal como nacional. Helder se desempeña como Presidente del Consejo Parroquial y del Ministerio Hispano de la Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel en Silver Spring, Maryland. En ambos roles, Helder ha dirigido talleres que instruyen a los feligreses sobre los siete temas de la Doctrina Social Católica. También ha trabajado con las Arquidiócesis de Washington y Baltimore para apoyar programas de diversidad cultural, capacitación para sacerdotes hispanos/latinos e iniciativas de servicios de inmigración en colaboración con varias organizaciones, incluidas Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Washington y la Red Católica de Inmigración Legal, Inc. (CLINIC). Helder es originario de Nicaragua y tiene una licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas de Goucher College. En su tiempo libre, es catequista para la formación de adultos en la fe en la Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel.
Michael O’Rourke
Michael O’Rourke serves as the Director of the Office of Domestic Social Development in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Michael is a lawyer, and before joining the USCCB, he practiced law at a law firm and clerked for a judge in Washington, DC. Michael received a J.D. from Georgetown Law Center and a B.A. from Harvard University.
Michael O’Rourke, se desempeña como Director de la Oficina de Desarrollo Social Nacional en el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Michael es abogado y, antes de unirse a la USCCB, ejercía derecho en un bufete de abogados y fue asistente de un juez en Washington, DC. Michael recibió un Doctorado en Jurisprudencia del Georgetown Law Center y una licenciatura de la Universidad de Harvard.
Ingrid Delgado
Ingrid Delgado serves as a Policy Advisor of the Office of Domestic Social Development in the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She previously worked as an Associate Director for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as in youth outreach and refugee resettlement programs for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Her volunteer experience has included youth ministry and catechesis; living in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic, as a missionary; and serving on the boards of Hogar CREA International’s Florida chapter, the Florida Pregnancy Care Network, and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Ingrid earned her B.A. at the University of Central Florida and is in her final semester in a Master of Public Administration program at Florida State University. She and her husband, Roberto, have been married for 22 years and reside in Virginia with her three children.
Ingrid Delgado se desempeña como Asesora de Políticas de la Oficina de Desarrollo Social Nacional en el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Anteriormente trabajaba como Subdirectora de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Florida, así como en programas de alcance juvenil y reasentamiento de refugiados para Caridades Católicas de Florida Central. Su experiencia como voluntaria ha incluido el ministerio con adolescentes y la catequesis; viviendo en San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana, como misionera; y sirviendo en las juntas directivas del capítulo de Florida de Hogar CREA International, Florida Pregnancy Care Network [Red de Cuidado durante el Embarazo de Florida] y Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty [Residentes de Florida por Alternativas a la Pena de Muerte]. Ingrid obtuvo su licenciatura en la Universidad de Florida Central y está en su último semestre en un programa de Maestría en Administración Pública en la Universidad Estatal de Florida. Ella y su esposo, Roberto, han estado casados por 22 años y residen en Virginia con sus tres hijos.
Ricardo Simmons
Ricardo Simmonds is a professional consultant and expert on integral ecology, focusing on the intersection of climate science, environmental policy, philosophy, and theology. He has represented the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on climate and environmental policy with members of the US Congress and Administration, secular institutions, religious organizations, and the Vatican.
Ricardo Simmonds es consultor profesional y experto en ecología integral, centrándose en la intersección de la ciencia del clima, la política ambiental, la filosofía y la teología. Ha representado a la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos en política climática y ambiental con miembros del Congreso y la Administración de los Estados Unidos, instituciones seculares, organizaciones religiosas y el Vaticano.
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