{"id":17677,"date":"2026-08-11T11:58:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/?p=17677"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:47:09","slug":"rosalba-ascencio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/rosalba-ascencio\/","title":{"rendered":"From Formation to Immigrant Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17677_4db7fd-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_099d8a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_099d8a-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Rosalba Ascencio, effective ministry begins with listening\u2014understanding the realities people face and accompanying them with faith, hope and practical support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17677_413462-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_dc67e3-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image17677_bbe3a1-6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17677_bbe3a1-6b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/55423719464_7a680233ea_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/55423719464_7a680233ea_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/55423719464_7a680233ea_c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/55423719464_7a680233ea_c-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/55423719464_7a680233ea_c-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_8b6b4d-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ascencio earned her Certificate in <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/sple\/parish-ministry-programs\/lay-leadership\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lay Leadership<\/a> from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake\u2019s School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization (SPLE). Her formation prepared her to take on her current role as Leadership Support Coordinator with Pastoral Migratoria at the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity for the Archdiocese of Chicago, where she supports parish leaders throughout Chicago and Lake County.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17677_a69699-ca alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_6da829-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_6da829-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her journey in immigrant ministry began as a volunteer in 2011 and eventually led to a full-time Archdiocesan leadership role in 2023. Today, she supports more than 130 parish leaders and directly serves 16 parishes, coordinating annual retreats and bimonthly forums, as well as the Tim\u00f3n Team, a leadership consultation group that analyzes local needs and helps guide ongoing formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her experience at SPLE has shaped not only the way she ministers, but also the way she understands her own vocation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #002856;border-right:3px solid #002856;border-bottom:3px solid #002856;border-left:3px solid #002856;}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #002856;border-right:3px solid #002856;border-bottom:3px solid #002856;border-left:3px solid #002856;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid #002856;border-right:3px solid #002856;border-bottom:3px solid #002856;border-left:3px solid #002856;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_a2b09b-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cSPLE prepared me for the work I do today because it gave me tools that I can apply directly to my ministry,\u201d Ascencio said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17677_0e2094-6a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17677_8ca29b-fd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of those tools is the method of reality analysis, which she uses to understand the needs of parish communities and respond effectively. She also builds partnerships with organizations such as the Mexican Consulate, legal clinics and workers\u2019 rights agencies to connect immigrant families with valuable resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17677_3efd6c-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id17677_222604-da alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column17677_76ec0d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17677_76ec0d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17677_76ec0d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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