In any area of ministry, it is necessary to understand the context in which you are serving. Sometimes, this can best be done through research, and by gathering data on your parish or community. Below are some national studies that were recently conducted on matters related to Hispanic ministry.
Some Pew Studies that are helpful in research about Latinos and faith:
Hispanic Ministry in Catholic Parishes by 
Catholic Schools in an increasingly Hispanic church by The BC Libraries provides data services to consult with you, and assist you with your projects. They can advise you about existing data sources you can use, help you strategize about collecting and managing your own data sets, and work with you on visualizing, analyzing, and presenting your findings. For more information, check out the BC Libraries' Digital Scholarship team's website.
