About

Leyden Rovelo-Krull is a Catholic speaker, writer, and ministry leader with a passion for helping the Church live its mission — in the pews, in the public square, and everywhere in between.

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As Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph, she leads formation, outreach, and leadership development rooted in Catholic social teaching. With a background in legal and policy studies and formation in the Thomistic tradition, Leyden combines deep theological grounding with a gift for translating Church teaching into daily life. Her work spans from charism discernment and parish renewal to immigration advocacy and evangelization — always with the goal of drawing people closer to Christ and His Church.

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The daughter of Honduran and Puerto Rican immigrants, Leyden brings cultural depth and personal authenticity to every talk, class, or collaboration. She is a contributor to The Catholic Key magazine, a former collaborator with the Catherine of Siena Institute and Saint Paul Street Evangelization, and an active advocate on Capitol Hill for human dignity and just policies.

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Whether she’s teaching in English or Spanish, in a parish hall or a policy meeting, Leyden speaks with clarity, conviction, and just enough humor to keep people listening.

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She holds a degree in Legal and Policy Studies and graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University. She currently lives, writes, and creates from wherever her RV is parked — ideally near a lake, her husband, and their two small dogs.