Rafael Roncal named editor of Washington's El Pregonero

Published: 2005-09-23

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Rafael Roncal, assistant editor of El Pregonero, the Archdiocese of Washington's Spanish-language weekly newspaper, is its new editor. The appointment, effective immediately, was made by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington. Roncal, 48, has been the newspaper's interim editor since the retirement of former editor Oscar J. Reyes in June. "The mission of El Pregonero has always been to empower the community," Roncal said in a statement. "My commitment is to be faithful to this mission, to encourage people of all ages, especially young people, to participate fully in the well-being of our society. Our pages will reflect a productive debate of the most important issues that affect us."

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