This is the second in my series of blogs where I share my experiences working with FUNDASEP, of the Catholic Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. I have been Cross Catholic Outreach’s project officer for more than five years, and I‘ve had the pleasure of working with this incredible social […]
Transforming Communities through Clean Water
I have been Cross Catholic Outreach’s project officer for more than five years, and I have had the pleasure of working hand-in-hand with the social outreach organization, FUNDASEP, of the Catholic Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. Over the years, FUNDASEP has done everything from building roads, bridges and schools […]
My Day with the Backpack Bishop
I was recently in the Dominican Republic, meeting with Bishop José Grullón Estrella, who is the founder of FUNDASEP, the social outreach of the Catholic Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana. We were there to help build six clean water systems and construct 24 new homes. As I arrived I noticed a poor woman […]
Pope Francis Meets with Youth
Pope Francis recently met with 300 young people from around the world to hear their concerns and respond to their most pressing questions. The forum underlined the importance of young people and their ability to effect positive change. Click here for the story. How Cross Catholic Outreach is making an impact To break the cycle […]
Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas was the youngest of nine children born to noble parents in the Kingdom of Sicily. Following the tradition of the times, five-year-old Thomas was sent to the Abbey of Monte Cassino to train among Benedictine monks. He continued his studies with the Benedictine at the University of Naples but became interested in serving with […]
