IN photos: hyla 2026 raices latinas

In 2026, the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy held four sessions across the United States with students from North and Latin America. In Boston, MA, an international group of Raíces Latinas young pastors and seminarians gathered to adress global issues impacting ministry and faith-based leadership.

HYLA Raices Latinas awards are shared and presented by Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa.

HYLA Raices Latinas awards are shared and presented by Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa.

A group of HYLA Raices Latinas participants and facilitators gather in front of Marsh Chapel at Boston University.

A group of HYLA Raices Latinas participants and facilitators gather in front of Marsh Chapel at Boston University.

An ecumenical gathering of Raices Latinas pastors and seminarians gathers in front of Marsh Chapel at Boston University.

An ecumenical gathering of Raices Latinas pastors and seminarians gathers in front of Marsh Chapel at Boston University.

Raices Latinas Seminarians receive a blessing at Boston University.

Raices Latinas Seminarians receive a blessing at Boston University.

Raices Latinas Pastors and Seminarians gather at an art installation in downtown Boston.

Raices Latinas Pastors and Seminarians gather at an art installation in downtown Boston.

Dr. Filipe Maia and Rev. Anthony Guillen present a panel discussion for Boston Raices Latinas participants.

Dr. Filipe Maia and Rev. Anthony Guillen present a panel discussion for Boston Raices Latinas participants.

Boston Raices Latinas participants participate in closing worship hosted by Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa.

Boston Raices Latinas participants participate in closing worship hosted by Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa.

A group of Raices Latinas participants and facilitators work together in a small group discussion.

A group of Raices Latinas participants and facilitators work together in a small group discussion.