Inspiring Catholics to Unite Faith and Finances
Rooted in Scripture, Guided by the Church, Focused on Stewardship.
Our Mission
To inspire individuals and families to unite their faith and finances by providing information and tools, illuminated by our Catholic faith, allowing them to become financially unburdened and able to say “yes” to God’s call.
Our Vision
To transform the world by equipping Catholics to put their faith into action using their finances to carry out and continue the work of Jesus Christ on earth.
Our Core Values
Based on Scripture
Church Tradition and the Magisterium to be fully Catholic
Rooted in the Eucharist
and led by the Holy Spirit
Leading through service
in the example of Jesus Christ in a spirit of love for the Lord and love for others
Spreading the Gospel
and striving to fulfill our role as members of the Living Body of Christ
Inspired by the Word of God
and attentive to the challenges of our time, we are committed to the spiritual growth and faith formation of all the community.
Sharing Christ’s love
through joyful witness and selfless stewardship
Trusting God
to lead the ministry according to his plan
Our Story
From a Small Parish Group to a Global Catholic Movement
The Beginning
Compass Catholic began with a simple but profound idea: God cares about every aspect of our lives, including how we manage money. Founded by Jon and Evelyn Bean, the ministry was born out of a desire to help Catholics align their financial lives with their faith.
Growth & International Expansion
Over the years, what started in one parish grew into a global Catholic ministry. Today, Compass Catholic offers Bible studies and resources, in English and Spanish, serving individuals and families across the United States, Latin America, and Asia.
Today
With the support of volunteers, facilitators, and Catholic leaders worldwide, Compass Catholic Ministries continues to inspire financial freedom and faithful stewardship in the lives of thousands.
Our Team.
Guided by Faith. Committed to Service.
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Camila Gonzalez
Interim Executive Director
Jennifer Ibarra
Business Manager
Jorge Solis
Project Director and Spanish Ambassador
Pamela Díaz
Spanish Director
Martha Bordes
Latin America Coordinator
Our team around the world
Bolivia
Lauren Suarez
Country director
Sandra López
Country coordinator
Chile
Santa Sofía Parish
Ministry partner
Catherine Tovat and Leover Ávile
Country director
Audrey De Amicis and Jorge García
Country coordinator
Colombia
CONDEUS
Ministry partner
Gloria Guevara
Country director
Nelcy López
Country coordinator
Costa Rica
INCOTEP
Ministry partner
Mónica Moreira
Country coordinator
Loana Rosales
Country director
Osvaldo Soto
Country coordinator
Wilmer Durán
Country director
Ecuador
Parish Nuestra Señor de la Unidad
Ministry partner
Sara Vargas
Country director
Carolina García
Country coordinator
El Salvador
Siervos de Jesús
Ministry partner
Douglas Guzmán
Country director
Loly Portillo
Country coordinator
Unided States
Eva Cordova
Country Director - Spanish
Carlos Ferrer y Hermelinda Mendoza
Country coordinators - Spanish
Sandra Sanchez
Virtual coordinator
Luis and María Cristina Martínez
South Florida Coordinators
Magnolia Serna
Orlando coordinator
Jorge Guerrero
Orlando coordinator
Carlos and Marlene Aquino
Washington, D.C. Coordinators
Mexico
Misioneros en el Mundo del Trabajo
Ministry partner
Víctor García
Country director
Liliana Barajas
Country coordinator
Puerto Rico
Parroquia Cristo Redentor
Ministry partner
Griselle Hernández
Country director
Héctor Bousson
Country coordinator
Dominican Republic
Archdiocese of Santo Domingo
Ministry partner
Minerva Camilo
Country director
Hugo Estrella
Country coordinator
Venezuela
Archdiocese of Maturin
Ministry partner
Eduardo Delsol
Country director
Natalio Bedros
Country coordinator
Meet Elizabeth (Lee) Menéndez
Chair of our Board of Directors
Born in the US to Cuban parents, she lives in Pembroke Pines, Fl, with her husband, Jose. She is a certified public accountant.
She is part of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Pembroke Pines since 1996 and there she was the initiator of the Financial Bible Study in English, as her passion has been to teach people to learn to live according to their means.
Invited by Eva Córdova, one of her first participants in that course, she joined the Board of Directors of Compass Católico as Treasurer in 2015 and served as a member of the Strategic Planning and Expansion Committee of that Ministry until 2021.
Our Board of Directors
Get to know the team behind the strategies our Ministry follows.
Meet Lilliana (Lilly) Ganuza
Lilly Ganuza was born in Costa Rica and came with her family as a child, to the USA. She has over 40 years of experience in accounting, managing finances in multiple industries and nonprofits. She holds a Master of Accounting from the University of Phoenix. She has four children and three grandchildren. She has been a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for over 20 years.
Lilly went through the Compass Bible Study in 2004 and since then has dedicated time to facilitating the Bible Study in both English and Spanish. In her retirement, she continues to serve in her parish and uses her accumulated experience to serve in the Board of Directors of Compass Católico for Latin America (2015-2021), and as of 2021 in the joint venture of Compass worldwide.
Meet Fr.Danny Taylor
My name is Fr. Danny Taylor, and I was born and raised in Lexington, KY. In 2013, I obtained a degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. However, during my time at the university, I felt a calling to serve the Church, which led me on a different path. In 2014, I became a seminarian for the Diocese of Lexington. I pursued my theological studies and spiritual formation at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. On June 13th, 2020, I was ordained as a priest. Since my ordination, I have served as a parochial vicar at a variety of parishes and also as a youth minister. Now, I am excited to take on new responsibilities. Beginning in July 2023, I will be serving as a sacramental minister at Holy Spirit Parish-Newman Center in Lexington. In addition, I have been appointed Vocations Director for the Diocese of Lexington.
Meet José Eduardo Simán
Born in San Salvador, El Salvador 9/21/1946, Mr. Simán received an MBA from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, New York, New York in 1969 and joined his family’s business in 1979 after a ten year career in US and Canadian multinationals. Mr. Simán is President of the Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (SAHF), Miami, Florida.
Mr. Simán is married, with four adult children and four grandchildren and lives in Miami, Florida.
Meet Lazaro R. Garcia II, Esq.
Born and Raised in South Florida, Laz comes from a Cuban
and Puerto Rican background. He is fluent in both English and
Spanish and is currently an Insurance Defense Attorney at
Kelley Kronenberg. Laz has an Undergraduate Degree in Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctorate from Saint Thomas University. Laz has long been active in serving his community and parishes through young adult formation and guidance.
Laz’s passion is to simply help people in whatever way he can. He has been a leader in multiple facets around the Archdiocese of Miami, from helping Facilitate and Coordinate the
Archdiocese’s Youth Worship nights at St. Thomas during his undergraduate years, to Volunteering in multiple young adult groups helping to facilitate the youth’s growth and spiritual development, to assisting Catholic Legal Services through an internship at their Immigration Help Desk in Downtown Miami.