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Each year, an estimated 20,000 migrants are kidnapped each year in Mexico. These numbers are of course disputed by international human rights organizations, the Mexican government, and families that are the victims of such acts. What is not refutable are the 72 … Continue reading
Stand in Solidarity with the People of Totonicapán
On October 4th, members of K’iche’ communities from Totonicapán, Guatemala, held a peaceful protest to speak out against the government’s recent educational ‘reforms’, rising energy prices, and the increased militarization of civil society, and to call for change. During the … Continue reading
We walk, we sing, we pray: El Salvador Solidarity Walk 2012
On September 29th, Sister Parish community representatives in El Salvador gathered to walk in solidarity with their hermanamientos in the North and to share their songs and hopes for a more just world. This year’s theme for the Solidarity Walk was “Sister … Continue reading
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Guatemala Representatives Meeting – September 2012
On September 29th and 30th, representatives from eight of the Sister Parish communities in Guatemala gathered for a weekend of decisions, learning and prayer. While in the capital, the representatives participated in the second annual Guatemala Solidarity Walk and held … Continue reading
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Solidarity Walk 2012: Guatemala Presente
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 On September 29th, approximately 30 people from Sister Parish communities in Guatemala participated in the second annual Solidarity Walk. During the walk, participants expressed … Continue reading
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Eating the Bread of Life Together: St. Joan of Arc – Tierra Nueva II 2012
by Meghan Grossman After washing down the last bites of fresh tortilla with sweet hibiscus iced tea in the sunny courtyard of the church, the pastor requested that one of the Saint Joan of Arc delegates speak at mass for … Continue reading
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This blog is a place for our staff, members and supporters to share news and reflections about Sister Parish. You can sign up for our e-news to receive updates or contact us to submit a piece of your own. See blog … Continue reading
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