Helping members leave gangs for God

Fuerza Transformadora (Transforming Force) is a Catholic movement that was founded in 2006 by Serio Torres, a former gang leader, to reach people who are struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, gang life and violence and help them learn about God and change their lives. It is a ministry of the Hispanic Ministry Office in the Diocese of Little Rock. This movement helps those who have been marginalized to become leaders. Through training courses and the development of skills and processes, this Spanish-language program helps participants assimilate into society, able to handle responsibility, while retaining their own personality and identity. This ministry is open to teens and adults. | Español

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Catholic Extension Grants

In November 2014, Catholic Extension in Chicago partnered with the Diocese of Little Rock, where Serio Torres worked from 2010-2024, to provide grants to dioceses throughout the country to implement the Fuerza Transformadora ministry in their communities. To learn how to implement this program in your diocese, visit Catholic Extension. For more information, contact Juanita Cigarroa, in the Hispanic Ministry Office, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 397.

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Locations

Fuerza Transformadora can be found in the following Catholic parishes in Arkansas. Contact a parish directly for details.

• St. Vincent de Paul Church, Rogers
• St. Raphael Church, Springdale
• St. Theresa Church, Little Rock
• St. Edward Church, Texarkana
• St. Barbara Church, De Queen
• Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Hope
• St. Joseph Church, Conway