About:
Dr. Hosffman Ospino was born in Colombia where he pursued undergraduate studies in Philosophy. He taught philosophy and religion at various academic levels and worked for the National Confederation of Catholic Education of Colombia. He holds an MA in theology with concentration in Church History and a PhD in Theology and Education from Boston College.

Dr. Ospino’s research concentrates on the dialogue between theology and culture and the impact of this interchange upon Catholic theological education, catechesis, and ministry. He has lectured nationally and internationally on these areas. He and his wife, Guadalupe, are actively involved in Hispanic Ministry in Boston.

Courses:
Fall 2012
TM 767- Ministry in a Diverse Church: Latino Perspectives and Beyond

Spring 2013
TM 452- Contextual Theologies:Faith, Praxis,and Culture in Dialogue
TM 634- Spiritual Sources of Catholic Education and Catechesis

Other Courses
TM 717- Education of Christians: Past, Present & Future
TM 830- Religious Education, Ministry and Culture

Current Research Projects:
Principal Investigator for the two-year (2011-2013) National Study of Catholic Parishes in the United States (NSCPHM). Results from the study will be released at the end of 2013.

Co-investigator for the CRUZA project, a research initiative in collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Mauricio Gastón Institute at UMASS to foster partnerships with Catholic churches to prevent cancer among Latinos living in Massachusetts.

Presently writing a book on Catholic multicultural congregations (Fordham University Press) and a Catechetical Manual for Parishes Leaders working in Hispanic Ministry (Liguori Publications).

Recent Publications (2010-2012):
For a complete list of publications see: Hosffman Ospino – Publications

Books:
Peter’s Catechism: Who Do You Say that I am? Why Did You Doubt? Do You Love Me? Also Other Courses
TM 717- Education of Christians: Past, Present & Future
TM 830- Religious Education, Ministry and Culture
Current Research Projects:
Principal Investigator for the two-year (2011-2013) National Study of Catholic Parishes in the United States (NSCPHM). Results from the study will be released at the end of 2013.

Co-investigator for the CRUZA project, a research initiative in collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Mauricio Gastón Institute at UMASS to foster partnerships with Catholic churches to prevent cancer among Latinos living in Massachusetts.

Presently writing a book on Catholic multicultural congregations (Fordham University Press) and a Catechetical Manual for Parishes Leaders working in Hispanic Ministry (Liguori Publications).in Spanish: El catecismo de Pedro: ¿Quién Dices Que Soy Yo? ¿Por Qué Dudas? ¿Me Amas? Liguori Publications, 2011.
This book explores the idea of Christian discipleship in our contemporary society through the lenses of the theological virtues, faith, hope, and charity. A great resource for adult faith formation, RCIA, spirituality programs, and leadership formation initiatives in ministerial settings.

Hispanic Ministry in the Twenty-First Century: Present and Future, editor. Convivium Press, 2010.
Edited collection of essays exploring the current situation of Catholic Hispanic Ministry in the United States and proposing directions for the immediate future. The book is a one volume resource in English and Spanish. Dr. Ospino wrote the chapter on Hispanic Ministry, Religious Education, and Evangelization and co-authored the essay on Hispanic Ministry and Leadership Formation.

Academic Articles, Book Chapters:
The Bible and Catechesis. In The Word of God and Latino Catholics: The Teachings of The Road to Emaus. Book edited by Jean-Pierre Ruiz and Mario J. Paredes, 51-70. New York, NY: American Bible Society, 2012.

Vocation and Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministers: Lessons and Insights from Early Conversations about the Identity of the DRE. In In the Name of the Church: Vocation and Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, edited by William J. Cahoy, 73-95. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2012.

Análisis comparativo de los documentos Dei Verbum (1965), La Interpretación de La Biblia en La Iglesia (1993) y Verbum Domini (2010): Implicaciones para la tarea catequética de la Iglesia (Comparative analysis of the documents Dei Verbum (1965), The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church (1993), and Verbum Domini (2010): Implications for the Church’ Catechetical Task), 29-51.

In Palabra de Dios y Catequesis, edited by Sociedad de Catequetas Latinoamericanos. Quito, Ecuador: SCALA, 2012.
Theological Horizons for a Pedagogy of Accompaniment. Religious Education,  Vol. 105, issue 4 (July-September 2010): 413-429.

General and Ministerial Publications:
Bearing Witness: Latinos on the Path to Canonization. Catholic Extension Magazine, (November 2012): 26-31.

The Ministry of Catechetical Leaders in Pluricultural Parishes. Catechetical Leader Magazine, 23, n. 4 (July 2012): 6-10.

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe. Catechetical Leader Magazine, 22, n. 2 (July 2011): 13, 28.

The Eucharist: Source and Fulfillment of Catechetical Teaching.” Article commissioned by the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) for its 75th Annual Meeting in 2011. Catechetical Leader Magazine, 22, n. 1 (June 2011): 4-9.

Del hogar al templo y del templo al hogar: El papel de los padres de familia en la formación litúrgica de los hijos.” Article commissioned by the USCCB Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis, included in the Catechetical Sunday Kit for the year 2011.

Catechesis, Diversity, and Culture: The Importance of (Re)Definitions.” New Theology Review, 24, n. 1 (February 2011): 5-19.
Facing Change (U.S. Catholic Magazine, Vol. 75, n. 6, June 2010).

Forthcoming Publications:
Glimpses of Christian Hope Along the Migrant Journey (Book Chapter in Hope: Theological Explorations and Applications (working title), edited by Richard Lennan and Nancy Pineda-Madrid).

U.S. Latinos and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Boston College, C21 Resources, Spring 2013. 

Healing Brokenness in Multicultural Communities of Faith (Book Chapter in Healing God’s People: Practical Skills and Pastoral Approaches, edited by Thomas A. Kane).

The New Evangelization in a Culturally Diverse Church: Culture Matters. Pastoral Liturgy.

Manual práctico para la formación en la fe desde el ministerio hispano. Liguori Publications (book).

El catecismo: una guía a la sinfonía de la fe en clave católica.” Article commissioned by the USCCB Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis, included in the Catechetical Sunday Kit for the year 2013.