V Encuentro Proceedings and Conclusions

Proceedings and Conclusions of the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry | 175 Appendix B every diocese and region in the country and can be downloaded from the V Encuentro website ( https://vencuentro.org/v-encuentro-diocesan-participation-and-information/ ). While not every diocese has the same racial and ethnic mix, the map below demonstrates that this demographic shift is increasingly widespread. The changing population sets the context for the synodal approach to pastoral accompaniment that has marked the V Encuentro process from its inception, in which deep listening and engage- ment in the lives of the people forms the first step. It has already been mentioned that in the reflection sessions, missionary actions, and various levels of Encuentros , the responses of young Latinos/Hispanics were not analyzed separately. Nevertheless, the 1000+ young Latino voices captured in the Online Survey provide great insight into the ways this young generation has become fascinated with the encounter with Christ and his Church, as well as the ways they believe 0 70 Dioceses Where Most Catholics are Hispanic in 2016 Dioceseswhere the majorityofallCatholics areHispanic DioceseswhereHispanics are the largest racial/ ethnicgroupamongall Catholics DioceseswhereHispanics are the largest racial/ ethnicgroupamong Catholicchildren (0-17) Dioceseswhere35%or moreofCatholicchildren (0-17)areHispanic Dioceseswhere25%or moreofCatholicchildren (0-17)areHispanic Dioceseswhere15%or moreofCatholicchildren (0-17)areHispanic Legend