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In Latin America, traditions of the Day of the Dead are passed from generation to generation, but in the United States, this celebration is relatively new. In California, some activists began organizing processions and altar displays for the Day of the Dead in the 1960s and 1970s as a way to honor Mexican American heritage. More recently, Day of the Dead products have started appearing in stores like Wal-Mart, Target, and Crate & Barrel. Now they are in many more stores.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I invite us to reflect on the contributions of the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking world to the life of The Episcopal Church and the broader Anglican Communion. Tracing our roots as a Christian tradition we will discover that our faith shared an ancient Communion with Christians of many cultures and languages. Please, consider how you have grown in your faith and relationship with Christ as a result of our cultural diversity and inclusion here in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.

Today’s article for Hispanic Heritage Month is about Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero, one of the most recent saints and recognized persons in Latin America and the world. He inspired not only a movement within the Roman Catholic Church, but his Christian testimony of commitment has a large impact on many Christian denominations, and many countries have him also as an example human rights fighter.

We welcomed Hispanic Heritage Month which began this September 15th and will continue until October 15th; during this month we will celebrate and recognize the contributions that Hispanics have made to the culture of the United States.

The Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the Diocese of Arizona Invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the following events throughout the month. September 24thTrinity Cathedral100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix AZ1:00 …