Centro Romero's identity and programs are focused on the demand for contextual changes that help dismantle social dynamics and trends that tend to affect poor and marginalized people more than any other sector of our population in the southwestern border region as defined by the realities and interactions between the cities of Tijuana and San Diego.

At the heart of our work is the profound influence of Latin American liberation theology, a movement that has shaped our principles and methodology. We also draw inspiration from the pedagogy of the oppressed, as proposed by Leonardo Boff and Paulo Freire, respectively, and the assumptions of contextual theology.

From a liberation theological perspective, we don't just take a stance, we take a bold and courageous one. We challenge the status quo, the traditional alliances between the Church and political elites, and proclaim that God is unconditionally concerned and committed to the poor and oppressed of our societies. This unwavering conviction is a fundamental aspect of our work.

From a contextual theological perspective, we don't just explore the relationship between the Christian faith and political activism, we actively seek to unite the two in our shared search for justice. We communicate the good news in a way that respects and understands people's local cultural context, making our message relevant and inclusive. We strive to offer a spirituality that satisfies people's holistic needs and modifies their vision of themselves and their world through reflection and praxis.

”Bring them in, Build them up, Send them out”