"Sharing the function of Christ, priest, prophet, and king, the laity have an active part of their own in the life and activity of the Church."
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On February 16 CALL's newest membership group gathered in Orange County, California. Hosted by Berni and Rob Neal at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, 22 people gathered in prayer and fellowship.
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(L-R) Berni Neal, Rob Neal,
Bishop Cirilo Flores |
In Archbishop Gomez's opening comments to the group he spoke of the "new evangelization" called for by Pope John Paul II - a theme that was aptly carried throughout the evening.
The attendees represented varied business interests including a number of young entrepreneurs eager to learn more about, and participate in, CALL's mission and purpose. Of particular interest was a discussion on how CALL could reach out to emerging business leaders under the age of 35.
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(L-R) Archbishop Jose Gomez,
Coco Peate, Dan Peate,
Bishop Cirilo Flores |
During dinner, Archbishop Gomez spoke about the genesis of CALL and why our organization is important to our Church and our country. CALL President Robert Aguirre addressed the gathering by explaining CALL's mission and purpose and how that translates to the reality of our everyday lives, noting that "it is the particular vocation of the laity to change the world," and how that is part of the "new evangelization" to which we are called.
CALL wishes to thank Rob and Berni Neal for convening the Orange County group, and we look forward to their future formation as CALL's newest chapter.
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Archbishop Gomez Addresses
Annual Legatus Summit |
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Archbishop Gomez reminds Catholic business leaders Christ was an immigrant
Courtesy of Catholic News Agency
Naples, Fla., Feb 8, 2011 / 12:20 pm (CNA).- Immigration is a "religious and spiritual issue" as much as it is a matter of politics and economics, Los Angeles Coadjutor Archbishop José H. Gomez told Catholic business leaders Feb. 3.
"Immigration tests our commitment as disciples and our faithfulness to the Gospel and mission of his Church," he said in a keynote address to participants in the annual Legatus Summit.
He recalled that as an infant Jesus himself, along with Mary and Joseph, were forced to flee into Egypt and lived for a time as immigrants and refugees.
Christians, he said, must ponder the mystery of "why did Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God, choose to experience the conditions of an immigrant?"
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Welcome new CALL Director of Administration |
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Christine Gutierrez-Syphers |
I would like to introduce Christine "Chris" Gutierrez-Syphers who joined CALL on February 14 taking the place of Claudia Carrillo who has departed with our most heartfelt thanks. Chris works in the San Antonio office and is the Director of Administration and Member Relations. She will be staffing the office on a full-time basis and is there to assist our members and prospective members in any way.
You can reach Chris at 210-734-1653 or at christine@call-usa.org.
Welcome to the CALL Familia, Chris!
In His Peace,
Robert B. Aguirre
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| Mark Your Calendars | |
The annual CALL members meeting is set for August 12-14, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending. More details will be forthcoming. |
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Our Mission Statement |
To work within the context of our culture, and in communion with our bishops, to promote the well-being of the Latino community and the common good in the United States. This Catholic Association of Latino Leaders provides a forum for members to strengthen their faith through prayer, education and service. We commit to being a national voice for Hispanics on social justice issues and to impact the national dialogue and its outcome in favor of improving our nation's policies affecting Latinos.
Our ranks include leaders from varying business and professional backgrounds dedicated to transforming our lives and communities according to the Gospel, and speaking out on social and faith issues important to both the Catholic Church and Latinos. As such, we seek to not only be a part of a national dialogue on these important issues, but to be a force of influence on the outcome of such dialogues in ways tangible and relevant to our Church, communities and country. |
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