In May 2010, the USCCB Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church convened a two-day gathering of Catholic leadership from among the many cultures and races that constitute U.S. Church membership today. The Catholic Cultural Diversity Network Convocation created an atmosphere of dialogue and collegiality by providing opportunities for leaders to exchange hopes, dreams and challenges. In the spirit of Encuentro 2000, the Convocation opened minds and hearts to the evangelizing potential of the Church's rich and growing diversity. Video. _____________________________________________________________________________
Program and Participants
Catholic Cultural Diversity Network Convocation 2010
Homilies and Speeches
Archbishop Pietro Sambi's Keynote Speech
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory's Homily: Basilica of the Sacred Heart Mass
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha's Homily
Family Witnesses & Reports
African American
- Therese Wilson Favors- Archdiocese of Baltimore (Speech)
- Desmond Drummer-Archdiocese of Atlanta
African American Family Report
Asian Pacific Island
- Philip Tran-Archdiocese of Seattle (Speech)
- Sr. Felicia Sarati, CSJ-Diocese of Oakland
Asian Pacific Island Family Report
European American
- Fr. Brett Hoover, CSP-Diocese of Oakland (Speech)
- Joyce Francois-Archdiocese of Detroit
European American Family Report
Hispanic/Latino
- Armando Cervantes-Diocese of Orange (Speech)
- Dr. Alicia Marill-Archdiocese of Miami
Native American
- Tasha Smith-Diocese of Grand Rapids (Speech)
- Fr. Maurice Henry Sands-Archdiocese of Detroit
Pastoral Care of Migrants Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT)
- Fr. Eulalio Ibay, STD-Diocese of Corpus Christi (Speech)
- Ms. Joan Perou-Diocese of Rockville Center
PCMRT Family Report
Reflections
Migrants Refugees and Travelers' Presence
Additional Resources
The Convocation Notebook: A Guide on Replicating the Convocation Process