The Diocesan Hispanic Commission consists primarily of lay members from all areas of the diocese. Its purpose is to assist the Bishop and his staff by informing them of concerns and needs of Spanish-speaking Catholics throughout the diocese. They also exist to promote greater services and outreach for Spanish-speaking Catholics, especially in areas where there is no presence of Spanish-speaking Catholic ministers.

Members for 2019-2021

RegiónRepresentanteParroquia
Centro NorteAlex VázquezSt. Paul, Tampa
Centro NorteSandra CastilloSt. Paul, Tampa
Centro PinellasYolanda MorenoSt. Cecelia
Centro PinellasAna Luisa JahueySt. Cecelia
Centro SurLecy SánchezIncarnation
Centro SurAnibelka GuillermoSt. Joseph Tampa
NorteIvonne HernándezSt. Peter the Apostle
NorteRick Hernández St. Peter the Apostle
Sur PinellasLourdes Rivera-ColónMost Holy Name of Jesus
Sur PinellasEileen RománSt. Matthew
SuresteIsidro ÁlvarezSt. Francis of Assisi
SuresteCarlos PazBlessed Sacrament, Tampa
Ministerios, Movimientos y OrganizacionesRepresentanteParroquia
Pastoral JuvenilMario PanjojSt. Rita
Pastoral JuvenilJavier CruzMisión Santa María
PrisionesJorge CruzMost Holy Redeemer
RICATeresa HernándezMost Holy Redeemer
Cursillos de CristiandadLuis Fernando AndradeSt. Rita
Diálogo Matrimonial – MDSFrancisco KolsterBlessed Sacrament, Tampa
Diálogo Matrimonial – MDSCarolina FrancisBlessed Sacrament, Tampa
Juan XXIIIYéssica SantosSt. Clement
Renovación CarismáticaWinston GuevaraBlessed Sacrament, Tampa
Talleres de Oración y VidaMaría RosarioOur Lady Queen of Peace
Legión de MaríaNancy San InocencioNativity
Oficina del Ministerio HispanoRepresentanteParroquia
Director Asociado del Ministerio HispanoCarlos FloresSt. Patrick, Tampa
Secretario de la Oficina MulticulturalRev. Gilberto QuinteroOur Lady of Guadalupe Mission
Asistente AdministrativoMercedes CedeñoSt. Joseph, St. Petersburg
This ministry is supported through gifts to the Catholic Ministry Appeal.
This ministry is supported through gifts to the Catholic Ministry Appeal.