On Oct. 3, the New York Botanical Garden debuted a month-long artistic and floral installation inspired by Mexico’s beloved holiday honoring the lives and memories of departed loved ones.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Community Finds Numerous Ways to Honor Blessed Mother
Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of many Marian devotions popular among Hispanic Catholics, who make up a large share of the Catholic population in the U.S. — 36% in 2025, up from 29% in 2007, according to the Pew Research Center.
20 Years On, Young Dancers Find a ‘Piece of Mexico’ at Calpulli’s Community Program
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s community classes help dancers connect with Mexican culture, faith and tradition through folkloric dance.
Auxiliary Bishop René Valero, Trailblazer in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Auxiliary Bishop René Valero (1930-2019), the first Hispanic bishop in the Diocese of Brooklyn, was known and respected for his work with older adults and immigrant communities, according to Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio, who described him as a trailblazer.
First Hispanic Bishop in US Left a Legacy for Generations to Come
The first Hispanic Catholic bishop ever appointed in the United States left a rich legacy that is still felt today in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, where he served for decades, according to the current archbishop.
Holy Mole: Sauce a Divine Mix of Mexican History, Legend, and Flavor
According to historical accounts, mole poblano was created by Dominican Sister Andrea of the Assumption in Puebla, Mexico.
Fordham University’s Latin Dance Group Sparks Inclusivity, Culture
Members of Candela Latina, Fordham University’s Latin dance group, say their club is more than performances — it’s a welcoming space that celebrates culture, community, and inclusivity through dance.
Only in Print: The Saints of Hispanic Heritage Month
Catholics have good reason, and abundant resources, to explore their faith through the lens of National Hispanic Heritage Month.