There are few people like Fabian Aguirre, he is a doer! God bless him; here an example of his commitment: Aleteia reports: Desperate situation in Bolivia had the handicapped marching on the capital. Check out what this guy decided to do about it. Catholic singer-songwriter Fabián Aguirre did what he knew best Marching on the…
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Bolivia thanks Joliet Diocesan missions!
The Herald News reports: Joliet Diocesan missions to the Sucre, Bolivia – Are you being called? CREST HILL – The Office for Human Dignity – Partnership for Mission of the Diocese of Joliet (Illinois) announces the formation of medical, construction, and outreach teams to serve in Sucre, Bolivia. This mission will leave on April 22…
From Europe To Bolivia To D.C.: ‘Mission Baroque’ Finds New Life In Georgetown
American University Radio reports: From Europe To Bolivia To D.C.: ‘Mission Baroque’ Finds New Life In Georgetown By: Lauren Landau When you think of locals adapting music to make it their own, you might think of a recent example: Backyard Band’s popular cover of Adele’s “Hello.” The D.C. group’s twist on the international hit brought…
Pope Francis meets with President of Bolivia
The Vatican Radio reports: (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday received the President of Bolivia, Juan Evo Morales Ayma, who subsequently met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States. A statement from the Holy See Press Office said: “During the discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, various themes were…
A Minnesota-funded college has taken root in rural Bolivia
From StarTribune: A Minnesota-funded college has taken root in rural Bolivia By Jean Hopfensperger In a remote farm community nestled in the Bolivian mountains, a Catholic university has taken root thanks to Minnesota supporters 4,500 miles away. Called the Unidad Academica Campesina, it has offered college degrees to indigenous students in practical fields such as…
Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval dies at 79
Vatican Radio reports: Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval dies at 79 Radio) Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, C.SS.R., Archbishop emeritus of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia, died on Wednesday at the age of 79. He had served in the 1970’s as a superior in the Redemptorist in Vallegrande, and was named an Auxiliary bishop of…
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