SALISBURY — Dr. Nydia E. Román Rodríguez, Ed.D., has been hired as the Hispanic Ministry Coordinator for the Albemarle Vicariate, effective Aug. 3, the Diocese of Charlotte’s Hispanic Ministry Office has announced.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Román moved to North Carolina in 2018 with her husband after he accepted a position in the textile industry. She holds both a doctorate and a master’s degree in Education, from the University of Puerto Rico.
At Sacred Heart Parish in Salisbury, she has served as a lector and leader for the Liturgy of the Hours and participated in the Emmaus movement. Dr. Román hopes to bring her background in education and her passion for the Liturgy of the Hours to her new role.
“Teaching comes naturally to me, and I believe I can use that gift to help strengthen and educate the Hispanic community,” Román says.
— Brian Segovia