Called to Lead Podcast

In this episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes Sr. Ana María Pineda, R.S.M., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies and former Director of the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University. A native of El Salvador and a Sister of Mercy, Sr. Ana María is a foundational pioneer of U.S. Hispanic ministry, a past president of ACHTUS, and an award-winning author.

In this conversation, Sr. Ana María shares the profound leadership lessons she learned from "kitchen table theology" during the historic national Encuentros. She unpacks the critical distinction between oral and literate cultures in faith formation and shares her extensive historical work preserving the legacy of Saint Óscar Romero and Blessed Rutilio Grande, S.J. This episode challenges pastoral leaders to practice a theology of radical hospitality and to stand in deep, courageous solidarity with those on the margins.