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Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese

The diocese has two Hispanic churches, St. Luke's/St. Paul's in Bridgeport (which also has an English-language service) and Iglesia Betania in South Norwalk. The Rev. Jose Diaz is missioner of both churches. Marjorie Santiago, Fr. Diaz' wife, hosts a weekly Spanish-language program on WCUM in Bridgeport.

There are Spanish-speaking congregations established in Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, Ansonia, Salisbury, and Waterbury.

There is an annual Hispanic liturgical festival in the fall that gathers members and friends from across the diocese in a joyous celebration. Hispanic clergy also meet regularly.

Earlier in the State's history, most Spanish-speaking residents in Connecticut came from Puerto Rico, but people today are from Mexico, Central and South America, and Spanish-speaking islands in the Caribbean. People from all these backgrounds, bringing their different histories and cultures, can be found in Episcopal churches.

Link to the national church's Office of Hispanic Ministry page