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Category Archives: General
San Antonio celebra fiesta patronal
In English El 11 y 12 de junio, la comunidad de San Antonio celebra la fiesta patronal de San Antonio de Padua. La comunidad organizó varios eventos y una misa especial para marcar el día. Personal de Iglesias Hermanas tuvo … Continue reading
San Antonio Celebrates Patron Saint Feast Day
En español On June 11 and 12, the community of San Antonio celebrated the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua. The community organized multiple events and a special mass to celebrate. Sister Parish staff felt honored to have the … Continue reading
Resources on Guatemala – Spanish and English
…The truth must become part of historical consciousness and memory if we are to hope to be a civilized society. This remarkable “Recovering Our Historical Memory” can be an essential guide to achieving these crucial goals. — Noam Chomsky We want … Continue reading
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Easter Alfombra Dedicated to 20-Year Relationship in Guatemala
Originally posted on Saint Joan of Arc’s website. For hundreds of years, Guatemalans have created these elaborate carpets (made of colored sawdust, flowers and other natural materials) to line the routes of the many processions held during Lent. These carpets … Continue reading
Visiones de Guarjila
In English [En abril, miembros de la junta directiva y fundadores de Iglesias Hermanas viajaron a América Central para una delegación con el propósito de celebrar el 25 Aniversario de la organización. Estamos publicando las reflexiones que escribieron los delegados … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 aniversario, greg, guarjila, Junta Directiva, reflexiones
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Veinticinco años de memorias: Trabajando por la justicia a través de la solidaridad
In English [A lo largo del año, estaremos publicando reflexiones de las y los miembros de las comunidades de Iglesias Hermanas, en honor al 25 aniversario de la organización. Hoy la reflexión es una entrevista con Bob Heberle, realizada por Nancy Wiens. … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 aniversario, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Carta de Vicki Schmidt para la celebración del 25 aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas
In English Esta carta de Vicki fue leída por su hija AnnaLisa Nash en la celebración del 25 Aniversario de Iglesias Hermanas en Minneapolis, Minnesota, el 15 de noviembre 2013 ¡Un saludo a todos reunidos en esta ocasión muy especial! … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 aniversario, board of directors, decorah, Faith Lutheran, incarnation, st joan of arc, vicki
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Guatemala Representatives Meeting – February 2014
On February 22-23, representatives from seven Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered for meetings and ecumenical worship. Representatives had the opportunity to view the documentary Generations in Solidarity and give feedback. We also enjoyed looking at video and photos from … Continue reading
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Conmemorando el Día Internacional de la Mujer
In English El 8 de marzo de 2014, miles de personas se juntaron para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Mujer en Guatemala. La marcha fue festiva y a la vez creó un espacio para que las mujeres hablaran sobre … Continue reading
Posted in Español, General, Guatemala
Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
En español On March 8, 2014, thousands of people gathered to commemorate International Women’s Day in Guatemala. The march was celebratory and created a space for women to talk about how they continue to fight for equal rights. — In … Continue reading
Posted in General, Guatemala
Tagged Central American news updates, human rights, st joan of arc, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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