'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Rican Mennonites in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

After World War II, Puerto Ricans began settling in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, drawn by economic opportunities among Mennonite farming communities. Several generations later, they're honoring their history and reclaiming their identity as "Dutchiricans" within the Mennonite church—and beyond. Tune in to listen to the story of a Dutchirican matriarch —from her family's migration from Puerto Rico to their adoption of the Mennonite faith— and how spirituality, work, and resilience forged a new cultural identity. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts.

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'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Rican Mennonites in Pennsylvania Dutch Country is an episode from Latino USA by iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 29:11 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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