¿QUIÉNES SOMOS?

La Oficina Regional de los Obispos Católicos del Sureste de EE.UU. y su rama educativa, el SEPI, coordinan, proveen recursos y colaboran en los esfuerzos evangelizadores del ministerio hispano de las 30 diócesis del sureste de los Estados Unidos. Su trabajo de formación, evangelización y comunión tiene como finalidad el facilitar la participación de los hispanos de nuestra región en la misión de la Iglesia y la sociedad como auténticos discípulos y misioneros.

¿QUÉ HACEMOS?

* Evangelizamos * Construimos puentes de comunicación y

cooperación * Apoyamos y fortalecemos el liderazgo en el

ministerio hispano

¿POR QUÉ LO HACEMOS?

* Para transformar las vidas de los hispanos en nuestra realidad multicultural

* Para crear comunión * Para contribuir a la misión de la Iglesia

¿CÓMO LO HACEMOS?

* Mediante programas y recursos * Fortaleciendo las estructuras eclesiales al

servicio de los hispanos * Ofreciendo formación integral en liderazgo

pastoral Para obtener más información sobre nuestros programas y servicios puede visitar nuestra página web www.sepi.us o contáctenos a info@sepi.us.

EVANGELIZATION

FORMATION

COMMUNION

Who we are

The U.S. Catholic Bishop’s Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic Ministry and its educational branch, the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), coordinate, provide resources and assist in the Catholic Church’s evangelizing efforts in the 30 dioceses of the Southeastern United States. Through format ion, evangelization, and communion, SEPI strives to facilitate full participation of Hispanics in our region in the mission of the Church and society as authentic disciples and missionaries.

What we do

* Evangelization * Bridge-building

* Leadership empowerment

Why we do it

* To transform the lives of Hispanics in our multi- cultural reality * To create communion

* To better serve the mission of the Church

How we do it

* Programs and Resources * Strengthening ecclesial structures for

Hispanics Integral Pastoral Leadership Formation

For more information about any of our services and programs, please visit our website www.sepi.us or contact us at info@sepi.us

Immersion in Spanish Language and Culture June 14 - July 2, 2020

Course Description This three week course has been designed especially for bishops, priests, religious and laity who have an interest in serving Latinos and Hispanic ministry. It provides the student with the necessary skills to communicate in Spanish, knowledge of the Hispanic environment in daily life situations, and a pastoral dimension geared toward Hispanic ministry. Integral aspects of the course include basic vocabulary, grammar, and conversation, cultural experiences, daily prayer, the Eucharist, and a study of how Hispanic/Latino presence and ministry has developed over the years.

For more information, please visit www.sepi.us or contact Juan José Rodriguez at jrodriguez@sepi.us or 305-279-2333 Ext. 2

Distinguished Alumni

- Most Rev. John C. Favalora (Archbishop, Miami) ret. - Most Rev. David E. Foley (Bishop, Birmingham) ret. - Most Rev. Kevin Boland (Bishop, Savannah) ret. - Most Rev. Joseph Kopacz (Bishop, Jackson) - Rev. William Leahy, SJ (Boston College President)

Cost SEPI Region Students $50 Non-refundable registration fee $560 Tuition for SEPI region students $1,465 Room and board $2,075.00 TOTAL (Day students: $1175.00 TOTAL) Out of Region Students (non Southeast) $50 Non-refundable registration fee $1060 Tuition for out of region students $1,465 Room and board

I have sent several priests to attend SEPI’s Lengua y Cultura program. They return with ability to minister Sacraments in Spanish – and with greater understanding of and empathy with their Spanish speaking parishioners’ religious and cultural experience.“

- Thomas J. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami