About LaRED

We believe all young individuals can embrace their faith, define their future, and become catalysts for positive change in their communities.

Our Mission

The National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana-LaRED, promotes, accompanies, and supports missionary discipleship and collaborative ministry among professionals and leaders of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.

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Our Vision

Communication

We foster communication, collaboration, and mutual support in the spirit of collaborative ministry among diocesan leaders, professionals and institutions engaged in ministry to and among Hispanic Youth and Young Adults.

Collaboration

We encourage and promote, in collaboration with other institutions, the professional development and spiritual growth of those who work in Pastoral Juvenil Hispana as well as efforts and programs that aid Hispanic Youth and Young Adults with their vocational discernment process.

Common Vision

We articulate a common vision together and foster a sense of identity among leaders, professionals and institutions who minister to and among Hispanic Youth and Young Adults.

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Dissemination

We facilitate the distribution of information regarding existing programs, resources, agencies, and specialists in the area of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.

Bridges

We bridge ecclesial and civic organizations that work with Hispanic Youth and Young Adults and with the Pastoral Juvenil in Latin America.

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Board Members

President

Adriana Visoso

Adriana Visoso is originally from Puebla, Mexico. With three decades of experience in Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, she is currently serving her second term as the President of LaRED, “The National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana” representing them on many projects and national initiatives. She previously worked as Fe y Vida’s Director of Mission Integration and continues to be part of the senior national formation team. She is also a consultant for the “USCCB Working Group on Youth and Young Adults."

Vice President

José Julián Matos Auffant

Jose currently works as director of Moye Retreat Center, Castroville TX, where he oversees the general operations of this ministry sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence. Moye Center serves parishes, schools, universities and apostolic groups in the Archdiocese of San Antonio and beyond. From 2012 to 2023, Jose worked at St. Mary’s University, in San Antonio TX, at University Ministry leading the Peer Ministry Program for residence halls and commuters, retreats, spiritual development and outreach initiatives with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. He also coordinated “Messengers of Faith and Hope” Hispanic Ministry summer training with campus ministers and young adults, and served as Executive Director for Mission 2019-21.

Treasurer

Annie Nieto Bailey

Annie was raised in a Mexican American household, in Tampico, Mexico. She holds a B.A. in international studies and foreign languages and a M.S. in church management. She has worked in ministry at the parish, diocesan, and national levels. She currently serves as a parish family liaison at the Archdiocese of Seattle. She previously worked at Catholic Relief Services as a partner engagement advisor. Annie has served at the diocesan level as director of young adult ministry, pastoral care, deacon formation and Hispanic and multicultural ministries. She strongly believes in engaging our young Church as well as embracing the richness and diversity of our cultural communities. She lives near Seattle, WA with her husband and three children and hopes they can travel the world as a family someday.

Secretary

Yazmín Maní

Yazmín Maní Malone has been involved with Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, Hispanic youth and young adult ministry, since February 2005. She’s held different leadership roles as a committed lay person then, worked for a parish as director of religious education and youth minister. Currently, serves as coordinator of PJH for the Diocese of Austin. Additionally, she was selected to be the secretary for LaRED (National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana). Her master’s degree is in Sociology from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Besides pastoral background, Yazmin worked in prevention education on use and abuse of drugs and substances as a chemical dependency counselor interim. Yazmin is in gratitude with God for her marriage, family and serve to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana.

Member At Large

Armando Guerrero

As a theologian, administrator, and director of a national network (the PASOS Network), Armando believes he is well-situated to serve as an at-large board member for LaRED. He is a PhD candidate in Theology and Education at Boston College. As a DACA recipient and a first-generation college student, he is passionate about fostering acompañamiento and protagonismo among Hispanic youth.

Member At Large

Andreina Barroso

Andreina is an active member of our Catholic community in her parish in Doral, Florida, leads all marketing efforts for Lente Catolico, and is an expert in digital marketing. She is a great asset to the board on the communications committee.

Member At Large

Gabriela Escalante, MA

Gabriela Escalante is the Pastoral Juvenil Coordinator at the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI).

Member At Large

Michal Horace

Originally from St. Louis, Michal has served in various ministry roles across the country including as the director of the Young Adult Initiative (YAI) project at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology from 2017-2021 and the director of youth & young adult ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon from 2001-2017. Besides serving on the La RED board, he currently serves as Vice-Chair of the USCCB National Advisory Team for Young Adult Ministry (NATYAM). Michal holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree from the University of Portland and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree from Saint Louis University. He lives in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Member At Large

Andreina Barroso

Sarahi Unzueta is a Maryknoll Mission Educator – Promoter. It was on a Maryknoll immersion trip in Bolivia that she discovered she wanted to develop her passion for mission. Holding a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union with a certificate in Intercultural studies, her specialization now lies in outreach to Young Adults and providing formation to the Latino community. She is passionate about infusing a cultural and artistic element to the ways we do ministry so that our faith is lived more vividly. Having volunteered and served at various parishes with different roles, she sees the importance of active listening to the needs of the young adults who share in this journey.

Member At Large

María “Cuquis” Romero

Cuquis Romero is the Youth and Pastoral Juvenil Director at St. Patrick Church in the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN.

Advisor

Roberto Navarro

Roberto is currently a consultant for the Catholic Leadership Institute. He holds a degree in Business Administration from St. Edward University, Austin, TX, a Master’s degree in Theology and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio. TX. Additionally, he is working towards a Doctor of Ministry degree, with specialization in Evangelization at Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. He has served on several national Catholic ministry boards, including the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA), National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM), among others. His extensive experience in lay ecclesial ministry includes Catholic Relief Services, where he served as Senior Director of US Church Engagement and Southwest Regional Director.

Advisor

Rev. Rafael Capó

Rev. Rafael Capó is the Vice President for Mission and Ministry and Dean of Theology at St. Thomas University in Miami, Fl. He is a Papal Missionary of Mercy. Fr. Rafael obtained his D.Min. from Barry University his STL form the Pontifical Gregorian University), and an M.Ed. from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

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María R. Parker

Maria Parker currently serves as Associate Director for the Laity overseeing Youth and Young Adult Ministries – for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She comes to the USCCB from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where she served as the chair of theology for Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania. She is finishing up her doctorate in education at Neuman University in Aston, Pennsylvania, has been active with her archdiocesan education commission, and previously served as parish youth and young adult minister. Maria serves in the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).

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Dr. Alejandro Aguilera-Titus

In addition to his work with the Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church, Mr. Aguilera-Titus staffs the USCCB’s Task Force on the Spanish-language Bible for America. He earned his Doctor in Ministry from Barry University, holds an M.A. in Theology from the University of Portland, and a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Philosophy from the Universidad Iberoamericana, in Mexico City. He is co-author of the series Prophets of Hope, St. Mary’s Press, and contributing editor of Liturgia y Canción, Oregon Catholic Press. Alejandro shares an intercultural family with his wife Mary and their three children.

Episcopal Moderator Liaison with USCCB

Archbishop José H. Gómez

Archbishop of Los Angeles
Most Reverend José H. Gomez is the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest Catholic community. He also serves as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In his ministry, Archbishop Gomez encourages people to follow Jesus Christ with joy and simplicity of life, seeking to serve God and their neighbors in their ordinary daily activities.

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