We can all be one,” Alberto says—a rich, diverse community of individuals, couples and families, united by love of God and love for one another.
A native of Guadalajara Mexico, Alberto Magana is a passionate advocate for multicultural diversity, the elderly, the infirm, and the poor. Currently working for hospice as a Spiritual Care Provider in Dallas, Texas as well as a Certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator for North Texas Respecting Choices.
Alberto began his career in 1987 as an elementary school teacher, but a year later felt a calling to join the Roman Catholic priesthood, after 12 years in the Seminary in Guadalajara, Mexico City and San Francisco, California. He was ordained for the Roman Catholic Church where he served as a Priest for many years. In 2007 Rev. Magana became Board Certified Chaplain by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.
In 2001, Alberto graduated from St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA, with a Master of Divinity Degree. In 2012, he earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. Alberto’s Doctoral Research has been changing the way professional caregivers provide hospice services to patients from different cultures. His Dissertation shows that ethnic minorities access hospice care less often than Caucasians. In part, this issue has been attributed to the lack of cultural competence among hospice staff. His project examines the meaning attached to the stories of hope for hospice patients and how their belief system about the future has an impact on their anticipatory grief experience and how staff can provide a culturally sensitive care. Alberto has presented his work with hospice patients in different National and Regional Conferences.
Alberto lead a vibrant, active and growing congregation at La Catedral de la Esperanza for three years.
In October 2014 he received his credentials as Clergy from the United Church of Christ.
Alberto began his career in 1987 as an elementary school teacher, but a year later felt a calling to join the Roman Catholic priesthood, after 12 years in the Seminary in Guadalajara, Mexico City and San Francisco, California. He was ordained for the Roman Catholic Church where he served as a Priest for many years. In 2007 Rev. Magana became Board Certified Chaplain by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.
In 2001, Alberto graduated from St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA, with a Master of Divinity Degree. In 2012, he earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. Alberto’s Doctoral Research has been changing the way professional caregivers provide hospice services to patients from different cultures. His Dissertation shows that ethnic minorities access hospice care less often than Caucasians. In part, this issue has been attributed to the lack of cultural competence among hospice staff. His project examines the meaning attached to the stories of hope for hospice patients and how their belief system about the future has an impact on their anticipatory grief experience and how staff can provide a culturally sensitive care. Alberto has presented his work with hospice patients in different National and Regional Conferences.
Alberto lead a vibrant, active and growing congregation at La Catedral de la Esperanza for three years.
In October 2014 he received his credentials as Clergy from the United Church of Christ.