For nearly three decades, individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS in São Paulo have turned to Maryknoll for compassionate, consistent support through the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual challenges that accompany a serious, chronic illness. The ministry’s longevity reflects both the ongoing need in the community and the trust it has built over many years of dedicated service.
Through home visits, hospital visits, individual and group counseling, educational programs, advocacy, and referrals to additional services, this ministry addresses the full range of needs that individuals facing HIV/AIDS commonly experience, recognizing that medical treatment alone rarely addresses the isolation, stigma, and emotional strain that often accompany the diagnosis.
Nearly three decades of continuous presence in São Paulo embody the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Solidarity, a sustained commitment that has outlasted the shifting attention many institutions have given to the HIV/AIDS crisis over the years. This ministry reflects Maryknoll’s founding charism of long-term accompaniment, choosing to remain rooted in a community’s struggle rather than moving on once initial urgency has faded from public awareness.
Gifts to this project support home visits, counseling, and advocacy that help restore dignity and offer hope to individuals and families in São Paulo facing the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
