Hello and welcome to the Office of the Vicar for Hispanic Catholics website! We are a community of pastoral leaders and parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who recognize the rich heritage and diverse needs of Hispanic Catholics. We hope that this website can be a resource to our community and our Archdiocese.

Thank you and blessings!
-Msgr. Shields

Mission

The Office of the Vicar for Hispanic Catholics seeks to journey with our brothers and sisters in their quest for spiritual, social, and personal development, encouraging their leadership in the church and community, and reaffirming the Catholic values found in our tradition.

Our office is...

• Msgr. Hugh Joseph Shields- Vicar for Hispanic Catholics
• Anna Vega- Office Director
• Blanca Herrera- Assistant Director
• Raquel Barrios- Secretary