January 14, 2022

Diocese Announces New Director of Ethnic Ministries

Daniel Villar, acting director of the Office of Ethnic Ministries and associate director of the Office of Christian Formation, was promoted to director of Ethnic Ministries on Monday, Jan. 10.

“I accepted the position of director for the Office of Ethnic Ministries in an effort to continue the wonderful work begun by [Comboni Missionary] Sister Inma Cuesta, the first director for the Office of Ethnic Ministries,” Villar said. “My hope is to continue ministering to the various cultural communities of our diocese by promoting the values of leadership, discipleship, cultural diversity and inclusiveness while journeying together in faith as one body in Christ.”

Villar holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and a master’s degree in Catholic theology. He has worked for the Diocese of Richmond for over six years, beginning his career in Hispanic Ministry.

A story on Villar and his new role will appear in the Jan. 24 issue of The Catholic Virginian.

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