Sacred Heart of Jesus remains at the “heart” of our ministry

Thanks to your prayers and financial support, we are able to help several struggling parishes in the Diocese of León-Chinandega, Nicaragua, serve the needs of their people. The new roof on The Divine Child Jesus parish in El Viejo-Chinandega is the latest example of our ministry’s success.

Nevertheless, a few parishioners have asked us, “What about Chacraseca?” They are referring to Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, where our spiritual partnership began. We want to assure you that our commitment to the people of Chacraseca remains as deep as ever – truly the “heart” of our ministry.

Along with St. Mary-Chardon, you have provided about $100,000 since 2014 to create worship spaces, school facilities and rectories; provide rosaries and Spanish-language children’s Bibles; supplement tuition and teacher salaries; obtain emergency medicines, food and supplies; become prayer partners and much more.

Over the years, evolving needs have continually challenged us to concentrate on areas where we can truly make a difference. In fact, Bishop Rene Socrates Sandigo Jiron encouraged us in 2019 to focus on the poorest of the poor and introduced us to Padre Roger at The Divine Child Jesus. This year’s Lenten Almsgiving allowed Padre Roger to replace the roof of his church.

In Chacraseca meanwhile, turnover in parish leadership, economic struggles, political unrest and of course the pandemic have added to the challenges of the community.

However, despite the language barrier we are in regular contact via WhatsApp with Padre Adrian at Sacred Heart of Jesus. We hope to arrange a video chat to formally introduce ourselves and see how best we can assist our sister parish in the year ahead. We will keep you apprised.

As always, muchas gracias for your support of our ministry and our friends in Christ in Nicaragua.

–Dale and Marie George, Hands United in Hope and Love ministry

October 2021