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Category Archives: Guatemala
“Nuestra relación es como un anillo al dedo” – TN2 visita Santa Juana de Arco
Dos representantes de Tierra Nueva 2, Guatemala compartieron sus reflexiones sobre el hermanamiento durante la visita a Santa Juana de Arco. Se puede leer sobre las actividades de cada dia en el blog de Santa Juana de Arco. English Alba … Continue reading
Posted in Aniversarios, Delegaciones, Español, General, Guatemala, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, sur al norte, tierra nueva ii
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“Our relationship fits like a ring on a finger”: TN2 visits St Joan of Arc
The following was shared during mass at St Joan of Arc church in Minneapolis, MN on the last day of the South to North delegation visiting from Tierra Nueva 2, Guatemala. Read the St Joan of Arc blog for a … Continue reading
Congratulations to LM2 on their new church
Congratulations to Las Margaritas 2! The community is more than 80% done with the construction of their new church. The project began several years ago, a long-time dream of the Catholic Community in LM2. For years, all of the church … Continue reading
Holy Week in Sister Parish communities
Sister Parish communities celebrated Holy Week this year with processions, decorative carpets (alfombras), and time with community and family. Here, we share pictures from a number of our member communities. Chichipate, Guatemala Tierra Nueva I and II, Guatemala Zaragoza (ACOMUJERZA), … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Guatemala, United States
Tagged alfombras, cultural celebrations, easter, holy week, semana santa
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2019 Women’s Day in Guatemala
On March 8, International Women’s Day, members from women’s group in Tierra Nueva I and Tierra Nueva II participated in the annual march in Guatemala City (see picture album). The march provides a space to advocate for women’s rights and … Continue reading
Posted in General, Guatemala
Tagged tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii, women's day, women's march
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Guatemala members gather for fellowship and learning
In February, Sister Parish members in Guatemala met in Tierra Nueva I and II for the bi-annual representatives meeting. See all photos from the meeting. During the weekend, representatives learned about the dream of a new land that the founders … Continue reading
Encuentro del Sur y Caminata de Solidaridad en El Salvador
English En diciembre, miembros de las comunidades centroamericanas de Iglesias Hermanas se reunieron para compartir sus experiencias, recibir capacitación y hacer planificación para el futuro. Los miembros se reunieron en San Salvador para visitar los sitios históricos, incluyendo la catedral … Continue reading
Southern Encounter and Solidarity Walk in Central America
Español In December, members of the Sister Parish Central American communities gathered for fellowship, training and organizational planning. The members met in San Salvador for a tour of the historical sites there, including the cathedral and La Divina Providencia Hospital, … Continue reading
To be seen
by Katharine Malaga The aroma of fresh tamales and apple pie filled St Joan of Arc’s Hospitality Hall for the annual Sister Parish dinner and fund raiser. “Its so good to see you!” said many of our fellow travelers to … Continue reading
Llamados a vivir vidas de acción
English Presentación en Sta Juana de Arco sobre la delegación de agosto de 2018 por Sarah Gant Mi nombre es Sarah Gant, y he asistido a Sta Juana de Arco durante los últimos cinco años. Empecé a asistir a esta … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, Guatemala, norte al sur, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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