Acompañantes / Thought Leaders
Acompañantes / Thought Leaders in Black and Hispanic Ministry assist in assessing and guiding the priorities of the Preaching Academy by providing sustained pastoral accompaniment, intercultural competence, and direct connections to networks and communities of support. Key activities of the Acompañantes / Thought Leaders include identifying and recruiting potential students, advocating and promoting the Preaching Academy’s Mastery in Preaching Certificate Program in their faith community and professional networks.
Our Thought Leaders
Dr. F. DeKarlos Blackmon, Secretariat Director of Life, Charity, and Justice for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin
Ms. Donna Grimes, Assistant Director, Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church, USCCB
Deacon Lawrence Houston, Associate Director for School Faith Formation, Archdiocese of New Orleans
Dr. Kimberly Lymore, Convener, Black Catholic Theological Symposium
Deacon Mel Tardy, Academic Adviser, University of Notre Dame
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