sentences:  He was the first Cuban bishop in the United States.From 1979 to 1997, he served as Executive Director of the Ministry of Pastoral Service, which includes Hispanic movements, ministry to Haitians, Blacks and other cultural groups, ministry to families, youth, young adults, the sick, the handicapped, farmworkers, prisoners, and Respect Life.From 1997 to 2003 he also served as director of the Ministry of Persons, which includes priests, religious and laity.