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Multicultural Ministry

Department Staff

Norma Velez de Garcia
Director of the Multicultural Ministry

(904) 262-3200, ext. 108
Marta Rincon
New Administrative assistant

(904) 353-3243
Ernie Favors
Chairperson, Black Catholic Commission

(904) 768-9934
Rev. James R. Boddie, Jr.
Co-chair and Moderator, Black Catholic Commission

(904) 724-0080
Andrea Salles
Brazilian/Portuguese Outreach Coordinator

(508) 498-1734
Sarah Maley
Contact, Burmese Outreach

(904) 354-4846, ext. 268
Tessie Dominguez
President of the Filipino Catholic Commission (FMDOSA)

(904) 563-4115
Jonel Laguerre
Contact, Haitian Outreach

(904) 208-1458
Rev. Calonge Lemaine
Coordinator, Haitian Outreach

(904) 733-6860
Rev. Ruben Leyva
Celebrant, Spanish radio Mass

Provides outreach and evangelization to all brothers and sisters from various ethnic communities in the diocese. Addresses racial and social justice, vocations, lay leadership development and cultural and ethnic awareness building. Coordinates social and pastoral work of various movements, organizations, and ministries.

Spanish Radio Mass
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on La Raza Jacksonville 970-AM, WEWC 1160-AM, WVOJ 1570-AM and 92.9 FM. The Mass is celebrated weekly by Rev. Ruben Leyva, parochial vicar of Blessed Trinity Parish in Jacksonville.

Upcoming Events

11
Apr

Confirmation
St. Augustine Catholic Church & Student Center
5:30pm

12
Apr

April 12 – 25, 2026, Camino de Santiago: Path of Kindness

12
Apr

Confirmation
St. Ambrose Parish
9:00am

13
Apr

Morning Star School - Shoot for the Stars! Golf Tournament
Deercreek Country Club
8:00am

14
Apr

When in Romans Group Study
St. Joseph Neighborhood Center
6:00pm

15
Apr

Muffins4Life
St. John the Evangelist (Interlachen)
10:00am