Celebrating a Fantastic Milestone: The 100,000th Baby Born at the Maternidad!
The 100,000th baby born at the Maternidad de Maria arrived with fanfare and excitement on October 20, 2019, at 4:35 pm! “Baby 100K” was a healthy baby boy, weighing just over 7 pounds.
Joys and Challenges: Life in Chimbote through the Eyes and Heart of a Medical Student
This trip to Chimbote was an unforgettable journey where I grew in my faith with God and witnessed the locals’ lifestyle on their level of living. The trip provided a grounding feeling of gratitude towards what I have been gifted in life in terms of my family’s care for me, health, and future potential as a physician.
Student Project Sends a Message of Warmth and Love to Mothers and Newborns
Three 8th-grade students at Holy Trinity School in Robinson first heard about the diocesan mission in Chimbote through their school. Intrigued by what they learned, these 13-year-old girls decided they wanted to do something more for the mission.
Mission Team Veterans Reveal Why They Return to Chimbote
During July, 16 members of the Pittsburgh Diocese traveled to our mission in Chimbote, and two of them were repeat visitors. This was the third trip for Deacon Frank Szemanski of Prince of Peace Parish, and the second trip for Linda Piso of St. Mary of Mercy Parish in Pittsburgh. Both Frank and Linda say their experience in the desert city of Chimbote is something they won’t ever forget.
Miracle Baby Guided by a Hand from Above
Some would call it fate. Others would call it a lucky coincidence. But for the faithful, this story is, at the very least, about Divine Providence…and maybe even a miracle or two.
Shining a Light in the Darkness of those in Need
Sr. Mary Margaret explains how our support and service to the poor in Chimbote enables them to see the face of Jesus, our Savior, in their every day circumstances.