The parish of Saint James the Apostle is located in Temalacatzingo: a small, marginalized and very poor village. The majority of the people here meet their basic needs through their work on the land and through the production of handmade articles.
Due to the lack of work here, the majority of young people are forced to travel up...
Beginning in the mid 1980’s the Catholic Church in Brazil confronted the widespread problem of infant mortality and malnutrition through the initiation of a specific Children’s Ministry.
Enhancing basic infant nutrition and hydration, and reducing respiratory and other common childhood diseases were among the major objectives....
There are ten specified regions of Cameroon that are divided into 58 departments. The Kadey department, in the East region of Cameroon, is where the village of Gadji can be found. It is located virtually halfway between the cities of Bertoua (largest and capital city of the East region) and Batouri (the second largest city of the...
This morning we awoke to emails, tweets, and news stories that depicted another unimaginably, heart-wrenching scene of death, violence, and a struggling hope.
Current reports say that three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killing at least 34 people and wounding about 170 more. This...
“Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you” - Psalm 102:1
Jesus, Paul, and Abraham. What did they have in common? Intercessory prayer. Throughout scripture each would cry out to God on behalf of the apostles, members of their community, and those in need of mercy.
This prominent theme still remains a vital aspect...
Missionhurst Missionaries build Catholic communities in frontier situations: places where the gospel is not preached or lived. This blog is about their work in the four corners of the globe, and their holistic work in four areas of focus: relief and healthcare, socio-economic development, education, and pastoral work.
