The Rev. Norma Guerra is a life-long Episcopalian born in the city of Guatemala. Norma received a Diploma in Theology from Bloy House, The Episcopal Theological School at Claremont, where she received the Highest Academic Achievement Award and the Excellence in Preaching Award. She graduated with a Master of Divinity from EDS, where she received the Allison Cheek Prize in Feminist Liberation Theologies. Norma was ordained to the diaconate in June 2016 and to the Priesthood in January 2017.
Norma has served as Associate for Formation and Transition Ministry at the Diocese of Los Angeles since December 1, 2020. In the last few years, Norma participated as a presenter at the Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Program, she was part of the Council of Advice of the Latino Ministry. She has served for the last five years as a member of the Board of Directors of CRISTOSAL, a non-profit organization. Norma also currently serves on the EDS Board of Trustees.
“I was very fortunate to be able to be part of the last graduating class from EDS at Cambridge in 2016,” Norma shared. “During the intensive weeks that I spent at EDS I was able to make wonderful friends and connections. I remember fondly our meals in the cafeteria, our conversations as we walked to classes or back to the hotel or just when we would take a walk around our campus. The professors and my classes were incredible, and I will be forever grateful for their teachings and for inspiring me to always strive for justice, inclusion, and peace. I learned so much from them. And I also must admit that it was the community part that will live in my heart and my memories as long as I live. I’m so grateful for EDS.”