About Wyatt
Wyoming
living in Wyoming Wyatt has been able to Feel and See God in Nature on his many hikes
My background
About Me
A dedicated Catholic with a heart for faith and community, I've been deeply shaped by my roots in Cheyenne's vibrant Hispanic community, where a strong foundation in Catholic teachings was instilled. My journey of faith has been one of active participation and service, beginning with leading a 3rd-grade faith formation class. Inspired by the Synod on Synodality, I've embraced a renewed commitment to fostering a more inclusive and participatory Church, a vision I strive to embody in all my endeavors.
Currently, I serve as a youth minister, guiding young people both locally and globally as they navigate their own faith journeys. Every day, I'm reminded that the Catholic Church is truly a home for all.
Experience & Service:
North American Delegate to the Synod on Synodality (2023-present, Vatican City): I collaborate and demonstrate the importance of journeying together. This role demands significant time and dedication, and following the 16th general assembly, I am committed to being a missionary of synodality.
International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB) Member (October 2024-Present, Vatican City): As an appointed member, I serve as an advisor to The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, and am at the service of the Holy Father and the Universal Church.
Youth Minister (2022-Present, Laramie, Wyoming): At St. Paul's Newman Center, I assist middle and high school youth in finding their home within the Church. I also served as an assistant Youth Director at Holy Trinity in Cheyenne during the summer of 2024.
Diocesan Pastoral Council Representative (2023-Present, Wyoming): I assist the council, Bishop Steven, and members in making decisions for the Diocese of Cheyenne, ensuring the Church is united and moving forward while amplifying the voices of youth and my community.
My work is driven by the belief that the Church is a living, evolving body where every voice matters. I am passionate about creating spaces where all feel welcome and empowered to participate in our shared faith journey.
Where are you going?
"Stepping into uncomfortable situations pushes us beyond our faith's comfort zone." cited from "where are you going?" Spicy Catholic Blog
Bring it home
"The document is our guide to synodality, but can’t contain the whole of it. Synodality doesn’t come through a piece of paper but through the person." "Bring it home", cited from The Tablet
Newman University News
"If you can’t trust the person you are walking with, how can they bring you to Christ?"
Cited from "Youngest Synod delegate in U.S. to speak at Newman University" Newman University News
Someone Will Let You In
"The synod’s key message to young people is: ‘This is your Church, too.’ We’re all on this mission together."
Cited from "Someone Will Let You In", The Tablet.
U.S. Latinos are the future of the church. They deserve a place at the Synod
"No matter who sits in the pew next to you, say good morning and give them a smile."
Cited from "U.S. Latinos are the future of the church. They deserve a place at the Synod", America Magazine.
Catholic Youth Are Assets, Not Problems
“When he was ‘figuring life out’ during his transition between high school and college, Pope Francis’s message to walk together as a synodal Church spoke deeply to him. Wyatt is now sure that ‘for the rest of my life I want to live like this…seeing our brothers and sisters and talking to them—talking with them and not talking for them.’ He was inspired by Fr. Timothy Radcliffe’s invitation to ‘let yourself be emptied and be filled by other people and by the Holy Spirit.’”
Cited from "Catholic Youth Are Assets, Not Problems", Commonweal Magazine.
