El Paso, TX and Juárez, MX are communities joined at the hip, but separated by border.
Put a human face to complex border issues and explore the realities, challenges and interconnectedness of these two cities.
Experience first-hand how economic and immigration policies affect people in Mexico as well as the United States – we invite you to join us!
Mission Trip to El Paso, TX & Juárez, Mexico • December 10 – 15, 2018
Come with Maryknoll in partnership with the Columban Fathers where in the spirit of Evangelii Gaudium we will explore how we are linked to the people of Mexico in bonds of global solidarity.
Deacons • Deacons’ Wives • Parish, School & Diocesan Ministers
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- 6 Days (December 10 – 15, 2018) – mission trip begins and ends in El Paso, with multiple crossings into Mexico. Registration DEADLINE: Nov. 1, 2018
- Package includes: 1) pre-trip orientation; 2) on-site immersion to the cultural, economic, and political realities of the border; 3) accommodations at the Columban Mission Center with meals and local transportation included; and 4) post-trip debriefing and reflection.
- Accommodations at the Columban Mission, meals, and local transportation: $650
- Participants are responsible for air travel to and from El Paso, Texas airport
- Passport required to cross the border into Mexico (Visa not required)
What You Can Expect on this Mission Trip…
Work/Service Projects
Modest
Cultural Immersion
Significant
Relational Ministry
Strong
Physical Challenge
Modest
Curious? Have Questions?
More about this Mission Trip…
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- Pre-trip orientation
- Cultural, economic, and spritual realities from community and pastoral leaders
- Daily communal prayer, liturgies and theological reflection
- Experience of the Church’s ministries in El Paso and Cuidad Juarez
- Participation in the celebrations of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Pre-trip orientation
- Post-trip debriefing and reflection
• Ready to Apply •
The El Paso – Juárez Community
With over 4.9 million people, the greater El Paso–Juárez metropolitan area is the largest bilingual, binational work force in the Western Hemisphere. Also known as the ‘Borderplex’ or ‘Paso del Norte,’ it’s the largest port of entry on the U.S./Mexico border.