Making Intercultural Communion Possible: Pathways for Intercultural Integration in Catholic Parishes
Join us at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan, on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for an inspiring and transformative workshop designed for priests, deacons, and parish/diocesan leadership. Building on the momentum of the September 2024 workshop on intercultural ministry and shared parishes, this event is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills in fostering intercultural integration in our culturally diverse Church.
Guided by Dr. Claudia Sadowski, an internationally renowned speaker and expert in linguistics, this workshop will enhance your ability to communicate, relate, and work across cultural boundaries. Learn proven strategies and best practices for ministry in shared parishes, enabling you to more effectively carry out the mission of evangelization while fostering unity in diversity.
Whether you’re continuing your journey from last year or exploring intercultural ministry for the first time, this day promises engaging discussions, practical insights, and tools to build bridges within your parish communities. Together, let’s make intercultural communion not just a vision but a reality.
Register now to reserve your spot and take a step forward on the pathway to unity in diversity!
703 E Main St
DeWitt, MI 48820
About the Speaker - Dr. Claudia Sadowski
Of Mexican origin with a US dual citizenship, is an international speaker with expertise in sociolinguistics, has a strong connection to the Hispanic community and their Catholic faith. Through her academic journey, she earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Purdue University with an award-winning dissertation on the identity and linguistic and cultural diversity of Hispanics in the United States.
Since 2004 she has been dedicated to evangelization activities and promotion of Hispanic communities in different regions of different Dioceses. International speaker on issues related to Hispanic identity and culture. She was referred to as Woman without Borders by the Mexican Association of Women Business Leaders (AMMJE). Due to the great contribution of her studies to the understanding of the migratory and multicultural phenomenon of the Hispanic communities within the United States, Dr. Claudia Sadowski has been nominated and recently received the Doctorate Honoris Causa by the Claustro Iberoamericano.
Dr. Sadowski has explored the intersection of language, culture, and faith, particularly focusing on the identity of Hispanics in the United States. Dr. Sadowski's work sheds light on the significance of the Catholic faith within the Hispanic cultural framework. She actively engages with the community through her involvement with all Hispanics and mentors in Pastoral Juvenil. Additionally, Dr. Sadowski facilitates various transformative events such as retreats, workshops, and congresses, encouraging participants to embrace their cultural heritage and strengthen their spiritual journeys. Her facilitation skills, combined with her expertise in sociolinguistic and cultural identity, create an enriching environment for attendees. As an international speaker, Dr. Sadowski inspires individuals to embrace their cultural identities, foster unity, and deepen their connection to their Catholic faith in today's complex world. Currently, Dr. Claudia Sadowski works as Intercultural Ministry Coordinator, at the Diocese of Gary in Indiana.
She is happily married for 32 years and together with her husband Jim, they live a life of mission and service. They have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.