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Jorge Rivera
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Jorge Rivera
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Joliet, IL
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More Voices as One Vol 1, eBundles
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Jorge Rivera  Biography

Jorge Rivera

Jorge Rivera has worked within the Hispanic/Latino community in the Archdiocese of Chicago for many years. In 2013 Jorge was named the Director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry and Coordinator of Ethnic Ministry for the Diocese of Joliet. Previously, he was the Coordinator for Hispanic Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Some of Jorge’s accomplishments include the organization of three archdiocesan Encuentros (gatherings) that have drawn hundreds, if not thousands, of Latino young people. Other events include the Pascua Juvenil, leadership formation retreats, music workshops and missions for parishes that are in need of beginning pastoral ministry formation with Hispanic young people.

Jorge is currently in the process of developing a two-year curriculum of leadership formation in “Pastoral Juvenil.” In addition to this curriculum, Jorge also dreams of developing a school of music where Latino young people can grow in and express their artistic talents. Jorge’s passion for music and ministry has allowed him to travel to Latin America and many dioceses within the United States. This passion has led him to bring God’s message of hope to Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Ecuador as a speaker and performer. His most recent concert in Cali, Colombia helped raise funds to build homes for homeless families living in the streets of Cali.

Jorge also works with the Scalabrini religious order in support of their ministry to the Migrant. He has performed in Deno, Italy, Mexico D.F. and Canada bringing their message of solidarity.

Jorge’s recent recording, published by World Library Publications (WLP), was released in June, 2006. It includes riveting Latin rhythms with profound messages of the experience of a migrant Latino community. This new collection is entitled REINVENTANDO EL AMOR or Reinventing Love derived from the words of St. Vincent DePaul “love is infinitely inventive.”

Jorge was honored in October, 2006 by receiving a Unity Award from the United Catholic Music and Video Association (UCMVA) for Spanish Album of the Year for REINVENTANDO EL AMOR.

 

Recordings and Sample Music:

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  ha_legado  reinventando

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Gallery:

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Sheet Music:

Lead Sheets and Instrumental Parts

El Amor es Inventivo | Emaus | Jóvenes Apóstoles Flute Parts | Jóvenes Apóstoles Trumpet Parts | Jóvenes Apóstoles | Lanzando Las Redes Instrumental Parts | Lanzando Las Redes | Mi Alma Tiene Sed Flute Parts | Mi Alma Tiene Sed Trumpet Parts | Mi Alma Tiene Sed de Ti | No Temas, Migrante | Pensando en Ti | Reinventando el Amor Flute Parts | Reinventando el Amor Trumpet Parts | Reinventando el Amor | Unidad en la Diversidad Flute Parts | Unidad en la Diversidad Trumpet Parts | Unidad en la Diversidad | Vocación del Profeta

Collections:

More Voices as One 1 | If God Is Love eBundle

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