GB Diocese prepares for first Hispanic congress

When the first Diocesan Hispanic Congress kicks off later this month at Notre Dame Academy it will be the accumulation of three years of work and planning. That is according to Fr. José Antonio Castañeda, who is organizing this event.

"Three years ago there was a group of us that wanted to put together an event that would bring together the Hispanic community. At that time, we thought that we would bring in a special speaker or have a special concert. However, it just was too expensive," said Fr. Castañeda who serves as parochial vicar for St. Bernard and St. Philip the Apostle parishes in Green Bay.

The solution that the planning committee came up with was to put together a congress which would call all the various Hispanic groups from parishes around the diocese to come together for a day of inspiration and prayer. The topic for the day's talks will be centered on the family and its challenges.

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