Baltimore gets specialized Hispanic ministry program

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is addressing the growing Hispanic community within the Catholic Church by introducing a specialized Hispanic ministry program at St. Mary's Seminary and University. "It's a combination of Spanish language courses (and) field education, some are immersion and other academic courses that, all put together, prepare them well for Hispanic ministry," said Monsignor Fredrik Hansen, the coordinator of the Hispanic ministry program. Hansen emphasized the importance of having priests who can speak Spanish and understand the Hispanic culture.