On my recent visit to the Working Boys’ Center in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito, I heard an incredible story about a spiritual encounter that happened 50 years ago. It forever changed a life and continues to impact the ministry to this day.
Cameras and Baby-sized Hugs: A Visit to St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage
Last week, when I walked into the nursery at St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage in Quito, Ecuador, a group of babies toddled towards me to check out my camera equipment. Just like other kids their age, they were curious about the world around them. They wanted to explore.
Hope for the Future
Cross Catholic Outreach helps Antorcha de Vida (Torch of Life) in Ecuador improve the quality of life for 76 children with disabilities and special needs, especially those from low-income families.
Improved Living with Clean Water
For 53-year-old Ana Curazo and her 8 children in Rancho Pando, Nicaragua, contaminated water is now a thing of the past!
Achieving More Together
Here are some moving insights from the administrator of Carmen Pampa University, one of our ministry partners. It was founded by a Franciscan nun to serve the needs of poor but hardworking high school graduates from rural areas of Bolivia, the poorest country on the South American continent.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was more than 500 years ago that the Mother of our Lord appeared to Juan Diego on his way to attend a Mass outside Mexico City. Standing in a radiant cloud, she looked like a beautiful Aztec princess; and in his own language she implored Juan to ask his bishop to build a chapel where she stood.
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