Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Lazaro Angel Leal, MA, currently serves as the Parish Outreach Coordinator at Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio since June 2023. Previously, Lazaro held the position of Assistant Director of Catechesis and Formation at St. Mary's Catholic Church FBG from August 2021 to June 2023, where responsibilities included overseeing Middle School and High School Ministry, managing attendance for the Religious Education Program, and directing the annual Christmas Pageant Play. Earlier experience includes roles as a Pastoral Intern at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and as a Sales Associate at Oblate Grotto Gift Shop. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Non-Profit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University (expected December 2024), a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Oblate School of Theology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies/Theology from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Catholic Social Service Agency Established in 1941 to serve clients located in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The main office is located at 202 West French Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 222-1294. Guadalupe Community Center is located at 1801 West Caesar Chavez Blvd. For 75 years, Catholic Charities has been helping those most in need in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. As the official social service arm of the Catholic Church, we serve over 55,000 people a year – the hungry, the homeless, the desperate, and those needing help facing life’s daily challenges. With over 25 programs, we serve people of all faiths and all walks of life, from those not yet born to those at the end of life’s journey. Called to live out the gospel mandate to “love thy neighbor,” with a presence in more than 19 counties, we serve those in need without regard to race, creed, or nationality. Within the past few years Catholic Charities has expanded its services to the community by bringing other organizations under its umbrella, including Senior Community Services in 1999, Catholic Counseling & Consultation Center and Guadalupe Home in 2001, San Antonio Birth Doulas in 2005, and Guadalupe Community Center in 2006.