Mission Trip to El Paso, TX & Juárez, Mexico • Summer, 2021
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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This week long summer immersion trip to El Paso,TX will expose you to the current realities at the US/Mexican border as thousands continue to flee to the US to escape violence and poverty in their own countries. You will have the chance to hear first-hand from immigrants, those who work with them, while also getting input from the Border Patrol and an immigration court judge. It is an opportunity to learn, judge, and analyze for yourself in light of the Gospel what our responses might be.
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The trip is particularly designed for teacher, catechists, and other parish ministers, but is open to all who are open to learning and then sharing from what they have learned.
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Contact Kris East at (510) 276-5021 or keast@maryknoll.org for questions or more information
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What You Can Expect on this Mission Trip…
Work/Service Projects
Modest
Cultural Immersion
Significant
Relational Ministry
Strong
Physical Challenge
Modest
Curious? Have Questions?
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.
