Ethnic and Intercultural Communities

Our diocese embraces cultural diversity as a strength of our Church while promoting unity among all Catholics.

A clergymember in a red ceremonial robe and hat speaks animatedly to an unseen audience. A crowd of people in colorful clothing sits in the background.

Gift of Our Cultural Communities

“Our diocese’s Office for Ethnic and Intercultural Communities testifies so powerfully to the many gifts given to each culture and community, and how our Church is made stronger, better, richer and deeper by them. ”

– Cardinal Robert W. McElroy

Journey through Cultural Celebrations

Explore the vibrant tapestry of our diocesan community

Cultural Communities Welcome You

Cultural Communities

Masses in Languages Other than English

Upcoming Events

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Jun

Pentecost Mass for All Peoples

Major Activities

Support for Communities

Pentecost Event

Overcoming Racism

A statue of a crowned figure holding a small child, surrounded by diverse figures in colorful attire, set within a church interior with arched ceilings.

Mary, Mother of the Church

The statue depicts the Blessed Mother carrying young Jesus, who is holding St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of our earthly Church. As the annual Pentecost celebration gathers all of us as brothers and sisters, One in Christ (Unum in Christi), her mantle embraces the diverse cultures of our local diocese, and several saints that accompany us on our spiritual journey.

 

Under the Blessed Mother’s mantle at the front are children representing the cultural families, as designated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Asian-Pacific Islander, Euro American, African American, Hispanic and Native American. 

Colors of Unity and Faith

Immerse yourself in a visual journey that captures the colors, traditions, and shared moments of faith within our diocese. From cultural events to community gatherings, witness the richness that defines our collective spirit.

Two people dressed in red formal attire are sitting and smiling, waving toward the camera. The background shows other people dressed in red, with some standing and clapping.
A diverse group of people wearing traditional and cultural attire stand side by side outdoors, with trees in the background.
A group of people walks in a procession inside a large hall. A person at the front carries a banner that reads "Ukrainian Catholic Community." Others follow, some in traditional clothing, and a child is holding hands with an adult.
A group of people wearing various outfits, some holding sheets of paper, stand closely together in a gathering. Several are wearing face masks, with red seating visible in the background.
A person with a beard and wearing a black shirt is speaking into a microphone. The background shows a blurred interior setting with red and beige walls, and a seated person in the distance.
Several people wearing white robes and caps, some with yellow sashes, are raising their hands and smiling in a crowded indoor setting.
A group of people in traditional attire walk in a procession in an indoor hall, holding a banner that reads "Laotian Catholic Community." Some individuals wear masks, and chairs are visible in the background.

Our Team

Please reach out to our office staff, which is ready to assist you.

Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano

Vicar General

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Vicar General

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Director for Priestly Vocations, Explorer Days

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Alejandra Diaz

Executive Assistant

Our Team

Please reach out to our office staff, which is ready to assist you.

Ramón Bejarano

Vicar for Office for Ethnic and Intercultural Communities

Alejandra Diaz

Administrative Assistant