Antorcha-Guadalupe Torch
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This year we are supporting the Migrant Center, called "La 72". The Center is the first migrant shelter to provide assistance to vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ migrants in Mexico who are fleeing life-threatening situations in Central America. The center provides humanitarian assistance with meals, lodging, medical care, clothing, basic hygiene items, psychosocial care, information on human rights, as well as legal assistance. Over the last three months, 1,232 migrants and refugees were offered shelter, food and medical attention at La 72.
On Sunday, November 13, our parish will welcome the Guadalupe Torch light along with the replicas of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego. This annual religious celebration of solidarity and hope for justice involves a relay run from Mexico City to New York City. Thousands of people take part in it along the route. In addition to engaging several dozens of runners from our parish in the re-lay run, we are also raising funds to support the Migrant and Refugee Center in Tenosique, Mexico. Called "La 72" it is s a Franciscan project dedicated to the comprehensive care of migrants and refugees who are fleeing extreme poverty, violence and hunger. Since its foundation, on April 25, 2011, to date La 72 has received and cared for more than 100,000 people, the vast majority of whom are of Central American origin. Its fundamental task is to welcome, comfort, and accompany vulnerable people. If you want to know more about the center watch the video in spanish. |
Para más información ver el video
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