With Gratitude for an Outpouring of Support
We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our donors in responding to the Give Big Pittsburgh COVID-19 campaign. Please know how extremely grateful and blessed we are by your compassion and kindness to our brothers and sisters in Chimbote.
The Chimbote Mission Faces COVID-19
These are the harsh realities for the poor in Chimbote, Peru, who are facing the invisible enemy, COVID-19, with few, if any, resources. The government regulations during the pandemic are causing a significant disruption of services at the Center for Social Works.
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.