Together, We’re Doing Christ’s Work.

Bishop Eckman, the 13th Bishop of Pittsburgh, has dedicated his life to pastoral service, compassionate ministry, and the mission of the Church to care for the most vulnerable. His episcopal motto, “To serve in faith and charity,” reflects the heart of his vocation and guides his ministry as shepherd of the diocese.

As Bishop of Pittsburgh, Bishop Eckman has placed strong emphasis on supporting the Chimbote Foundation, which for more than 60 years has provided life‑saving and life‑affirming care to mothers, babies, families, and the poor in Chimbote, Peru, through the Center for Social Works.

In October 2025, Bishop Eckman participated in the 60th Annual Chimbote Mission Dinner, marking his first attendance as Bishop of Pittsburgh. His presence at the dinner emphasized his commitment to strengthening this vital partnership and to uplifting the people of Chimbote through prayer, solidarity, and ongoing diocesan support.

Through his leadership, Bishop Eckman continues to champion the Chimbote Foundation’s role as a bridge of love, hope, faith, and generosity, ensuring that the Diocese of Pittsburgh remains deeply connected to the Church’s mission of service in Chimbote.

Mike Clark is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and longtime Pittsburgh news anchor who has been a dedicated advocate for charitable and humanitarian causes throughout his career.

Mr. Clark’s commitment to service extends deeply into his work with faith-based and community organizations, including the Chimbote Foundation. He has played a significant role in supporting its mission to provide life-sustaining medical and social services to the people of Chimbote, Peru. As part of his ongoing involvement, Mr. Clark has also served as Master of Ceremonies for the annual Chimbote Mission Dinner, helping raise awareness and support for the Foundation’s critical outreach.

In addition to his work with the Chimbote Foundation, Mr. Clark has volunteered with numerous charitable organizations, including Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the ALS Association, and the Greater Pittsburgh YMCA. His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple Emmy Awards and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from La Roche College.

James J. Ferry II is a longtime supporter of the Chimbote mission and a dedicated member of the Chimbote Foundation’s Board of Directors. Mr. Ferry has been an active participant in the Foundation’s initiatives, including strategic planning efforts and milestone development projects.

Professionally, Mr. Ferry is part of the leadership lineage of Ferry Electric Company, a long‑established family‑run electrical contracting firm based in Pittsburgh. He has also been involved in various professional organizations throughout Western Pennsylvania and has held roles connected to the Chimbote Foundation’s broader network of community and service organizations.

Mr. Ferry’s commitment to service, combined with his professional expertise and longstanding ties to the Pittsburgh community, enriches the Foundation’s mission to deliver compassionate support, medical care, and hope to families in Chimbote. His ongoing dedication helps sustain the legacy of mission leaders who began this work more than 50 years ago, ensuring that vulnerable mothers, children, and families continue receiving vital care through the Center for Social Works.

Monsignor John E. Kozar is a distinguished priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh whose lifelong ministry has been deeply rooted in missionary outreach, pastoral service, and global humanitarian leadership. Ordained in 1971, he has served in numerous pastoral and diocesan roles, including associate pastor, pilgrimage director, vicar for clergy, and longtime diocesan development director. During his 23 years as development director, he made annual pastoral visits to the diocesan mission in Chimbote, Peru, forging a decades‑long commitment to the people and ministries the Chimbote Foundation supports.

Monsignor Kozar’s missionary leadership extends well beyond Pittsburgh. In 2001, he became national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, overseeing major global mission initiatives across multiple papal agencies. In 2003, he was named Chaplain to His Holiness, receiving the title of Monsignor. In 2019, he received the Catholic Press Association’s Bishop John England Award, its highest honor, for giving voice to the world’s most vulnerable.

Monsignor Kozar’s long relationship with the Church’s mission in Chimbote—including decades of direct involvement with the maternity hospital and social outreach programs—continues through his service on the Board of the Chimbote Foundation, where he brings deep pastoral wisdom, global mission experience, and an abiding love for the people of Peru.

Monsignor Ronald P. Lengwin, who was ordained in 1966, has served the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh in various positions of leadership in communications and ecumenism. He served as the diocesan Vicar General and has hosted an ecumenical radio program for more than 50 years.

For many years, Monsignor Lengwin has served on the Board of Directors of the Chimbote Foundation which is dedicated to sustaining the poorest families in in Chimbote Peru. It helps to strengthen the Church’s mission to uphold the human dignity and support for some of God’s most vulnerable children.

Mr. Ricardo Luckow is a seasoned nonprofit and governmental financial leader who brings more than two decades of executive experience to the Chimbote Foundation. Recognized for his expertise in financial stewardship, internal controls, and organizational turnaround, he has been a valued financial consultant and supporter of the Foundation’s mission to provide compassionate, life‑sustaining care to the poor of Chimbote, Peru.

Professionally, Mr. Luckow serves as the Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Council of Pittsburgh, where he oversees regional operations supporting essential needs, such as food, clothing, housing, and emergency assistance. In addition to his executive leadership, he is the principal of RL Consulting, providing financial management, internal audit, forensic accounting, and fiscal policy development to public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Dedicated, service‑driven, and mission‑focused, Mr. Ricardo Luckow continues to support the Chimbote Foundation’s commitment to providing medical care, dignity, and hope to the most vulnerable families in Peru.

Sister Nathalie Meyer, OP, EdD, is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids whose lifelong ministry has focused on education, leadership formation, and service to vulnerable communities. A member of the Chimbote Foundation Board, she supports the Foundation’s mission to continue the vital Catholic healthcare and social‑service outreach that began in Chimbote, Peru, more than 60 years ago.

Sister Nathalie entered the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1955 and has dedicated decades to teaching, administration, and faith‑based leadership. Her professional career also includes 19 years of teaching music at the elementary and high school levels, seven years as a principal and superintendent within merged Catholic school systems, and leadership roles as Superintendent of Schools and Faith Formation in three dioceses outside of Michigan.

Sister Nathalie is widely recognized for her ability to bring people together, foster ethical leadership, and guide organizations through periods of growth and change. These gifts continue to enrich the Chimbote Foundation’s efforts to provide compassionate and life‑sustaining care to mothers, infants, and families in need.

Deacon Noca is a longtime Catholic servant-leader known for his commitment to mission work, vulnerable populations, and international outreach—especially through the Chimbote Foundation. He has served the Diocese of Pittsburgh in several key roles.

Since March 2022, he has been the Director of the Office for the Missions, promoting missionary spirit, global outreach, and support for mission dioceses. At the same time, he also became the Administrator of the Chimbote Foundation.

Deacon Noca is an ordained Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and has worked in ministries serving those struggling with illness, addiction, and poverty. He has been active in the Addiction Recovery Ministry, hospital chaplaincy, and parish life. For more than 20 years, Deacon Noca has been deeply involved with the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, serving vulnerable adults with intellectual disabilities—including time as Board Chairman.

Milagros Pereyra-Rojas is the Executive Director of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) and President of Maestro Meetings. She is a nonprofit executive with extensive experience in international higher education, association leadership, and institutional development. Born in Peru and long committed to service across the Americas, Ms. Pereyra-Rojas has dedicated her career to strengthening academic communities, advancing cultural exchange, and building sustainable organizations with global reach.

Ms. Pereyra-Rojas serves on the Board of the Chimbote Foundation and has been deeply involved in advancing its mission to support the most vulnerable populations in northern Peru. Her work with Chimbote reflects a lifelong commitment to social justice, access to healthcare, and dignified care for the poor—values shaped by her personal ties to Peru and her belief in long-term, community-centered solutions.

“The work in Chimbote is not abstract to me—it is personal. Supporting this mission is both a responsibility and a privilege, and a way to honor the dignity, resilience, and hope of the people it serves.”

Thomas Shanahan is a committed and longtime board member of the Chimbote Foundation, supporting its mission to provide life‑sustaining maternal, medical, and social services to the poorest families in Chimbote, Peru. His leadership has helped advance mission awareness and youth engagement throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Mr. Shanahan is also known for hosting the annual Monsignor Roos Memorial Golf Outing, one of the Foundation’s major annual fundraising events. He continues a family legacy of mission involvement as the nephew of Monsignor James Shanahan, the first Pittsburgh priest to serve in Chimbote. His stewardship strengthens the “bridge of love, hope, and faith” between Pittsburgh and the people of Chimbote.

Beyond his ministry and philanthropic work, Mr. Shanahan serves as President of Shanahan Transportation Systems, Inc., a family‑owned transportation and logistics company based in Pittsburgh. Through both his professional leadership and his enduring commitment to the Chimbote mission, Mr. Shanahan exemplifies service, compassion, and dedication to improving lives across communities.

Reverend Paul J. Zywan has been a dedicated servant‑leader within the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for many years, contributing his pastoral experience, administrative skill, and deep commitment to mission work. As a member of the Chimbote Foundation Board, Father Zywan participates in guiding the Foundation’s mission alongside fellow clergy, lay leaders, and international partners, helping ensure the continuation of essential maternity, medical, and social‑service ministries at the Center for Social Works in Chimbote.

Father Zywan has held multiple leadership roles throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including serving as an Administrator within the Diocese and later as Pastor of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, an appointment announced as part of parish restructuring in 2020. His ministry has spanned parish leadership, youth engagement, and mission advocacy, reflecting his commitment to strengthening parish life and supporting global outreach.

Father Zywan’s service embodies a long‑standing diocesan tradition of missionary solidarity, and his contributions to the Chimbote Foundation reflect his pastoral dedication, collaborative leadership, and heart for the poor.