by Chimbote Foundation | Sep 18, 2019 | Mission Team
By Paul Kasunic, Mission Team 6A (pictured at right) Medical student and Mission Team 6A member, Paul Kasunic, shares his personal experiences during his mission to Chimbote. Visiting the mission in Chimbote sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh has been an...
by Chimbote Foundation | Oct 7, 2018 | Mission Team
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...
by Chimbote Foundation | Oct 5, 2017 | Mission Team
To recognize her exceptional work for The Chimbote Foundation and her great compassion for the poor, Foundation board member Gretchen Roos received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Papal Honor on September 24 from Bishop David Zubik. The award is the highest honor that...
by Chimbote Foundation | Aug 1, 2017 | Mission Team
After spending a week at our mission in Chimbote, Peru, 20 volunteers from the Diocese of Pittsburgh agree that the experience is one they will never forget. Jim Manion, of Holy Trinity Parish in Robinson, was part of team 4A which travelled to Chimbote from June...
by Chimbote Foundation | Jun 20, 2017 | Mission Team
Bishop David Zubik celebrated the Vigil Mass of Ascension on May 24 at St. Paul’s Seminary by Commissioning 20 volunteer Chimbote Mission team members who will travel this summer to our mission in Peru. Father Ronald Lengwin, Executive Director of The Chimbote...