Frank Rycyk
Jefferson City
Dear Editor:
I am pleased to read that the Diocese of Jefferson City has recently ordained four primarily Spanish-speaking deacons. This is part of their Hispanic ministry.
It is easy for us to grow impatient with people whose language skills are less than perfect. Learning a new language, however, takes time.
According to Tamar Jacoby, in “Reinventing the Melting Pot,” full English-language competency often takes several generations.
I commend the work of the diocese in helping to bring people together.