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“My parents have always been very adamant about their Catholic faith,” said one of the sons of the Jiménez family, who is originally from Mexico and owns Carnicerías Jiménez, a grocery store chain in metro Chicago. The family was recently awarded the Iskali Inspired Award, which honors those whose life and work, guided by their faith, serve as an example for young people.
“Iskali” in the Indigenous Mexican language Náhuatl means “growth.”
“This legacy can inspire new generations to see leadership as a call to serve, showing them that they too can create significant changes within their communities,” Vicente Del Real, founder and director of Iskali, an apostolate dedicated to training young Latinos committed to their faith, shared with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner.
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“Iskali” in the Indigenous Mexican language Náhuatl means “growth.”
“This legacy can inspire new generations to see leadership as a call to serve, showing them that they too can create significant changes within their communities,” Vicente Del Real, founder and director of Iskali, an apostolate dedicated to training young Latinos committed to their faith, shared with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner.
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U.S. Latino Catholic family receives award for exemplary service
The family of José and Lupe Jiménez was recently awarded the Iskali Inspired Award, which honors those whose life and work serve as an example for youth.