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Offices within the Secretariat for Pastoral Leadership:

Black Catholic Ministry
The Office of Black Catholic Ministry assists parishes in the areas of African American catechesis, Black Catholic history celebrations, retreats and workshops on racism and prejudice, diversity and inclusion.

Equal Access Ministry

The Office of Equal Access Ministry provides resources and assistance to parishes and individuals who are seeking to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in all aspects of the life of the Church and that their gifts are recognized and engaged.

Global Concerns
The Office of Global Concerns assists in deepening the mission consciousness of Catholics by making speakers and materials on local and overseas missionary activity available for parishes and schools. The Office also maintains an active association with and support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Childhood Association and Catholic Relief Services.

Hispanic Ministries
The Office of Hispanic Ministries addresses the needs of Spanish speaking individuals and families who are working and/or living in the Diocese of Toledo through:
– Pastoral Ministry: which encourages involvement in local parishes as well as providing formation in catechesis, small faith communities, sacramental preparation and leadership formation.
– Advocacy and Direct Service: which assists individuals and families by linking them with appropriate agencies and services to meet their human and religious needs. The En Camino outreach provides language education, assistance with documentation, advocacy for medical needs and other services.

Pastoral Planning
The Office of Pastoral Planning provides resources, especially the “Enhancing Parish Vitality” assessment process, for parish pastoral planning. Pastoral Councils are supported through guidelines, workshops and retreats.
Worship and Liturgical Music

Worship and Liturgical Music
The Office of Worship and Liturgical Music provides for the continued development of the liturgical vision of the Diocese and promotes excellence in liturgical music through training, workshops, planning guides and speakers.

Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs Commission
The Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Commission of the Diocese of Toledo is responsible for stimulating local activities among the people of the diocese. The commission seeks to become aware of what is going on locally, support such activities and encourage further development where needed. Thus commission members do not regard themselves as the exclusive or even primary ecumenical ministers of the diocese but enablers of such ministry.