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Category Archives: Guatemala
Thank you Tierra Nueva Dos
Español In August 2018, nine members of St Joan of Arc Catholic Community visited Tierra Nueva Dos in Guatemala. Daniluz Schueller gave the following thank you speech during the goodbye at mass. Readings referenced below. Hello, good morning. My name … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, General, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, north to south, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii, youth
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Gracias Tierra Nueva Dos
English En agosto del 2018, nueve miembros de la Comunidad Católica de Sta Juana de Arco visitaron Tierra Nueva Dos en Guatemala. Daniluz Schueller leyó la siguiente presentación de agradecimiento en la despedida al final de la misa. Lecturas mencionadas … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, General, Guatemala, norte al sur
Tagged delegaciones, norte al sur, reflexiones, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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ACOMUJERZA and UPAVIM exchange
Español In August 2018, members of ACOMUJERZA in El Salvador traveled to Guatemala to have an exchange with UPAVIM. Both cooperatives are members of Sister Parish Inc. and ACOMUJERZA’s partner church provided financial support for the exchange. Photos from the … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Guatemala
Tagged acomujerza, alternative projects, people of hope, reflections, upavim
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Intercambio con UPAVIM y ACOMUJERZA
English En agosto 2018 representantes de ACOMUJERZA visitaron a UPAVIM en Guatemala para un intercambio de experiencias y aprendizajes. Las dos cooperativas son miembros de Iglesias Hermanas y la iglesia hermana de ACOMUJERZA, People of Hope, dio un aporte para … Continue reading
Posted in El Salvador, Español, Guatemala
Tagged acomujerza, people of hope, proyectos alternativos, reflexiones, upavim
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Celebrating 25 years of love: St Francis anniversary delegation to Las Margaritas II
Pictures below In July, a delegation of St. Francis parishioners traveled to the far ends of Guatemala to make a visit to Las Margaritas II, a rural village of about 100 indigenous Mayan families. 25 years ago, Fr. David McBriar … Continue reading
Fryeburg Academy visits Guatemala with Sister Parish
From May 24-June 2, a group of 8 students and 2 teachers from Fryeburg Academy visited Guatemala with Sister Parish. Long-time Sister Parish member and former Board member Greg Huang-Dale facilitated the connection and participated in the delegation. The students … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged delegate reflections, delegations, fryeburg academy, guatemala, north to south, youth
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St. Thomas Lutheran Church visits Chichipate
We were thrilled to accompany St. Thomas Lutheran Church on their visit to Chichipate in eastern Guatemala March 10-18. The delegation was a powerful time to reconnect and spend time together in a truly beautiful place. Thank you to all … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, North to South
Tagged chichipate, delegations, north to south, st thomas
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‘Cada experiencia fue nueva para nosotros’ – delegados de Tierra Nueva II comparten sus experiencias
Inglés Entrevista con Pedro Uz y Olga Alegria Delegados en la delegación a St. Joan of Arc en Minneapolis, Minnesota 9 al 19 de febrero de 2018 Entrevista por Carrie Stengel ¿Qué les gustó? Olga: Me gustó todo. Llevo todo … Continue reading
Posted in Delegaciones, Español, Guatemala, sur al norte, United States
Tagged delegaciones, reflexiones, st joan of arc, sur al norte, tierra nueva ii
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“Each experience was new for us” – Tierra Nueva II delegates on their visit to St. Joan of Arc
Español Interview with Olga Alegria and Pedro Uz Delegates to St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis, Minnesota February 9-19, 2018 Interview By Carrie Stengel What did you like about the delegation? Olga: I liked everything. I hold everything in my … Continue reading
Posted in Delegations, Guatemala, South to North, United States
Tagged delegate reflections, south to north, st joan of arc, tierra nueva ii
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Día Internacional de la Mujer – un año para conmemoraciones
English En el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer este año, con la Pastoral de la Mujer de Tierra Nueva 1 y 2 y la Mesa Multisectorial, asistimos a una misa y otras actividades para conmemorar el primer aniversario … Continue reading
Posted in Español, Guatemala
Tagged dia de la mujer, marcha por el día de la mujer, tierra nueva i, tierra nueva ii
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