Diakonia Americas
Office of Social Care and Advocacy
"Same Heart. Same Shield. One Unified Name."
Four Legacies.
One Institutional Roof.
to better serve our neighbors and streamline our impact, The Old-Catholic Church in the Americas has brought our specialized services together under a single institutional roof.
Education
formerly Ekklesia Iwigá, Inc.
Clinical Pastoral Counseling formerly Iwigá Heartstream
Social Services
formerly The Old-Catholic Church Charities
are now officially:
Diakonia Americas
Office of Social Care and Advocacy
Digital Renovation in Progress
Our digital home is currently undergoing a renovation to reflect this diakonian update. While the paint dries, the Archpriest and our team remain active and available.
We continue to serve as a peer-led, non-stipendiary ministry, offering our "Arsenal" of experience as health and energy permit.
Same folks. Now, all in one place.
Peer-Led Support and Advocacy
Formally The Saint Padre Alberto Hurtado Advisory
Digital Migration Notice
We are currently consolidating our digital presence to provide a more secure and professional experience for our neighbors and partners. Effective June 1, 20206:
New Website:diakoniaamericas.org
New Unified and Standardized Emails: first.last@diakoniaamericas.org
(This protocol applies to all volunteers and employees that have mission emails to ensure institutional clarity).
Distribution Lists: All functional group emails (Distros) will remain the same but will transition to the @diakoniaamericas.org domain.
Need help with these changes? If you have questions about our new domain or email addresses, please contact your point person directly via their existing phone number. We are committed to ensuring no neighbor is left behind during this digital move.
Legacy Decommissioning: All hurtadoadvisory.com, iwiga.com, occcharties.org, eilatam.org, and other legacy accounts will shut down on June 30, 2026.
Unified Office & Intake
Central Phone: (669) 832-9007 | TTY: 711
(One primary number for Advocacy, Clinical Care, Education, and Social Services)
Your Connections Remain the Same: While our 'roof' is new, your direct access to our team hasn't changed. All personal mobile and direct office numbers remain active. Please reach out to your point person directly with any questions