I recently returned from Guyana, where I visited Sr. Leonie and the spunky group of girls living at St. Ann’s Orphanage in the capitol city of Georgetown. At the home, … (read more)
Tag: Guyana
Guyana documentary
Some of our dedicated Guyanese ministry partners were recently featured in a documentary about Catholics serving the poor and vulnerable in this beautiful but economically challenged country. Watch the video … (read more)
The Widow’s Mite
Theresa is a 62-year-old chronic alcoholic street person. Her face is so weathered she looks like she’s lived three harsh lifetimes. A public restroom in the center of small town … (read more)
Snowflakes: Reminders of the Perfect Gift
At this time of year, we receive Christmas cards from our mission partners in the field. We are continually blessed by these handmade cards and personal notes from orphans we … (read more)
The Value of a Catholic Education
Don’t believe in second chances? Meet Sherry Joseph – a polite, hardworking, well-adjusted young woman from Georgetown, Guyana. At first appearance, you’d never guess this person was raised in an … (read more)