Chimbote Foundation News & Updates

In an atmosphere of tenderness and profound pastoral closeness, the Apostolic Nuncio, Paolo Rocco Gualtieri, visited Maternidad de María (Maria of Mary). He was welcomed by all the staff, expectant mothers, and patients, who joyfully celebrated his arrival at our institution.

It has been nearly a year and a half since we have had heavy restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 virus. This has changed everything at the Center. All our activities are controlled by public health mandates and government restrictions. Although the country is receiving vaccines, many restrictions are still in place.

As Americans are seeing COVID-19 cases lessen in the United States due to vaccinations, our sisters and brothers in Peru and other South American countries are experiencing a surge of the virus with no end in sight.

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.