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
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
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
For years, Catholic families in Mutoma have worked tirelessly to build a permanent place of worship for their growing community. Despite their dedication and sacrifice, limited resources have prevented the chapel from being completed. Maryknoll is helping bring this dream to life. Once completed, the chapel will serve approximately 300 families, providing a sacred space for Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and community gatherings. More than a building, the chapel will be a spiritual home where families can gather to pray, celebrate, and strengthen their faith for generations to come.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Clean water is essential to life, yet many families in southeastern Kenya spend hours each day searching for it. Maryknoll is helping construct a solar-powered well that will provide safe drinking water to thousands of people. The well will serve local families, schools, healthcare facilities, and parish communities, reducing waterborne illnesses and improving quality of life. Access to clean water means healthier children, stronger families, and greater opportunities for education and economic development. Your support will help bring this life-giving resource to a community in need.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
In southeastern Kenya, recurring drought and climate change continue to threaten the well-being of families who depend on the land for survival. Through a series of community development projects, Maryknoll is helping residents build resilience and hope. Initiatives include clean water systems, agricultural improvements, healthcare facility renovations, educational support, and income-generating programs that strengthen family livelihoods. These practical solutions address immediate needs while helping communities become more self-reliant. Your support provides families with the resources they need to overcome hardship, improve their quality of life, and build a more secure future.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 3, 2026
Education changes lives, but for many girls in rural Kenya, access to education remains a challenge. Poverty, household responsibilities, long travel distances, and early marriage often prevent girls from completing their schooling. Maryknoll is helping build a dormitory that will provide a safe and supportive home for 300 girls attending Ntimaru Secondary School. With a secure place to live and study, these young women can focus on their education, pursue their dreams, and develop the confidence to become leaders in their communities. An investment in this project is an investment in the future of an entire generation of girls. By empowering young women through education, this ministry creates opportunities that will benefit families and communities for years to come.
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 8, 2022
A parish is more than a place of worship—it is the heart of a community. The people of Transfiguration Parish are building a social hall that will serve as a gathering place for faith formation, youth activities, educational programs, parish meetings, and community events. Designed to accommodate hundreds of people, the facility will also provide opportunities for income-generating activities that help sustain parish ministries. Your support helps create a welcoming space where faith, fellowship, and community life can flourish.
