by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural community of Villa 14 in Chipiriri, Bolivia, the Catholic faith remains a vital source of hope and unity despite significant economic challenges. While the community is deeply engaged in parish life and eager to grow both spiritually and socially, parishioners have long lacked a fully completed place of worship. Most families are small-scale farmers who struggle to meet their daily needs, yet they have made remarkable sacrifices to build a church that reflects their strong faith and commitment to their community. Maryknoll is helping complete the construction and furnishing of the church while supporting the ongoing development of parish ministries that serve the wider community. The parish is also blessed by the presence of the Catechist Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who provide catechism classes, hospital ministry, children’s meal programs, and pastoral outreach. Your support helps create a permanent spiritual home where families can gather in prayer, receive the sacraments, and strengthen the faith that sustains their community.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Across Bolivia’s vast rural regions, catechists play a vital role in keeping communities connected to the Church. Maryknoll provides training and formation for lay leaders who teach the faith, prepare parishioners for the sacraments, and serve as spiritual leaders in villages where priests may only visit periodically. Through ongoing education and support, catechists are equipped to become effective evangelizers and community leaders. Your support strengthens local Church leadership and helps ensure that the Gospel reaches even the most remote communities.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural community of Chipiriri, Bolivia, many families have long lacked consistent pastoral care and opportunities for faith formation. Responding to this need, Maryknoll has established the Parish of Señor de Exaltación de la Santa Cruz to serve local communities and help revitalize the region’s spiritual life. Through sacramental ministry, pastoral outreach, faith formation, and community engagement, the parish provides a welcoming spiritual home for individuals and families seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Support for this ministry helps maintain parish facilities, provide essential equipment and transportation, and ensure the continued growth of this emerging faith community. Your generosity helps strengthen the Church’s presence in the region and brings hope, faith, and spiritual support to communities throughout the area.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
For young people, a missionary experience can be life changing. Maryknoll is helping youth from across Bolivia participate in a mission experience that combines faith, service, and leadership development. Participants travel to remote mountain communities where they serve local families, share their faith, and discover the joy of missionary discipleship. Many of these young people would be unable to participate without assistance with transportation and meals. Your support helps form future leaders of the Church while bringing hope and encouragement to communities in need.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Devotion to the Blessed Mother is deeply woven into the spiritual life of many Bolivian communities. Maryknoll is helping create a Marian grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel that will serve as a place of prayer, pilgrimage, reflection, and celebration. The grotto will provide a spiritual home for parishioners and visitors seeking comfort, guidance, and renewal through Mary’s intercession. Your support helps create a lasting place of faith that will inspire generations to come.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Young people are the future of the Church, yet many face challenges that can leave them disconnected from their faith and community. Maryknoll is helping youth in Chipiriri, Bolivia, grow as disciples and leaders through retreats, workshops, sports activities, faith-sharing events, and leadership development programs. These opportunities provide a welcoming environment where young people can deepen their relationship with God, build meaningful friendships, and discover their gifts and talents. By encouraging active participation in parish and diocesan life, this ministry helps nurture future leaders of the Church while inspiring young people to live their faith with confidence, purpose, and hope.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In the rural communities of Bolivia, faith is often the foundation that holds families together through hardship and uncertainty. Maryknoll is helping establish and strengthen Christian Base Communities where families gather for prayer, Scripture reflection, faith formation, and mutual support. These small communities not only deepen spiritual life but also provide practical assistance to those facing poverty and isolation. Through educational support, transportation assistance, school supplies, and occasional medical aid, this ministry brings together faith and action, helping families grow closer to God while improving daily life. Your support helps build stronger communities rooted in faith, solidarity, and hope.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Mar 5, 2025
Deep in the Bolivian Amazon, many Catholic communities are separated by great distances and difficult travel conditions. Maryknoll serves these communities by bringing sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care, and community support to people who might otherwise have little access to the Church. This ministry also promotes environmental stewardship and sustainable community development in one of the world’s most ecologically important regions. Your support helps ensure that remote communities remain connected to both their faith and one another.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 8, 2022
Many families face emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges that can leave them feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Maryknoll provides pastoral counseling and spiritual accompaniment to individuals, couples, children, and families seeking support and healing. Working alongside professional counselors and psychologists, this ministry offers counseling services, literacy programs, after-school support, home visits, and outreach to vulnerable populations. Your support helps individuals find healing, strengthen relationships, and discover renewed hope in difficult times.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 8, 2022
Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home, Maryknoll supports missionary formation, environmental stewardship, and faith-based leadership initiatives throughout Latin America. Through workshops, retreats, educational programs, and environmental projects, participants are encouraged to integrate faith, social justice, and care for creation into their daily lives. The ministry also supports reforestation efforts, healthcare initiatives, and missionary outreach programs that promote integral human development. Your support helps form missionary disciples committed to protecting the environment, serving vulnerable communities, and building a more just and sustainable future.
