Diocese Of Reno

Ethnic Ministries

The greatest homage which all the Churches can give to Christ on the threshold
of the third millennium will be to manifest the Redeemer’s
all-powerful presence through the fruits of faith,
hope and charity present in the men and women of
many different tongues and races who have followed Christ.
(Tertio Millenio Adveniente, no.37)

The Diocese of Reno celebrates the gifts of cultural diversity that are present in every one of the Ethnic Communities existing at the present time. There are 18 different ethnic groups represented in the diocese: African American, Asian, Basque, Chinese, Croatian, East Indian, Filipino, Hispanic, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Native American, Nigerian, Polish, Korean, Romanian, Tongan and Vietnamese.

The Office of Ethnic Ministries would like to affirm the presence and foster a sense of belonging of each of the different communities within the diocese.

Information about The Korean Catholic Community

Currently the Korean Catholic community celebrates Mass (Korean language Mass) at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Fr. Chun-Do, Hurr (Fr. Thomas) from Sacramento.

Mass dates & hours are: 6 PM - first, third & fifth Monday of the month 6 PM - second & fourth Sunday of the month

Mrs. Sung Hi (Agnes) Stiebel, PH: 857-2250 (evenings) 834-4671 (day time) or
Mrs. Ok Sun (Elizabeth) Horan, PH: 852-7917 (day & evening)

Information about the Tongan Community (Immaculate Conception Church)

Mr. Clay Vatikani, PH. 775-674-6080

Information about the Filipino Community

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon and Malu Alano (BLD Community), PH: 775-356-0257
Mr. and Mrs. Ron and Mylene Rilon(The Couples of Christ), PH: 775- 787-0914
Mrs. Lita Catonel (Santo Niño Group), PH: 775-424-2345