Central/South America

Prayer

Venezuela: Oración en Tiempos de Violencia (2026)

La Oración en tiempos de violencia (2026) es un recurso espiritual en español que invita a comunidades educativas, parroquiales y pastorales a reflexionar, lamentar y orar frente a las múltiples...
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Prayer

Venezuela: Prayer in a Time of Violence (2026)

In response to ongoing violence and instability in Venezuela, Catholic communities are invited to turn to prayer as an act of solidarity, hope, and moral responsibility. Rooted in Catholic Social...
Activity

The Salvadoran Martyrs and their Legacy for Justice

On November 16 we commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Jesuits and their companions in El Salvador. Explore a brief history of the Salvadoran civil war and discover the enduring legacy...
Reflection

Signs of the Times: Migration, Women and Violence

Learn about the specific dangers women experience while migrating from Central America to the United States, and advocate to end the recently implemented "Remain in Mexico" policy.
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Book Discussion Guide

Rutilio Grande: A Table for All

Rhina Guidos’s book, Rutilio Grande: A Table for All, tells the remarkable story of Martyr Rutilio Grande, S.J., the priest who laid the foundations for a “new” Salvadoran Church, deeply...
Toolbox

El Salvador

This collection of new and revised resources celebrates the many social justice heroes from El Salvador who have led the Church in its pursuit of social justice, human rights, and the dignity of...
Prayer Service

Jon Sobrino, S.J.: A Witness of Mercy in a World of Conflict and Suffering

This resource invites us to learn from the life of Jon Sobrino, S.J., a theologian known for his contributions to liberation theology and a principled leader who inspires us to live the Gospel of...
Prayer Service

Paulo Freire: A Capacity to Love Through Social Justice

Paulo Freire reminds us that to live out our vocation to become more fully human, we must engage in creative discernment and ongoing reflection on the importance of dialogue, community, and the...
Litany

Litany for Hispanic Heritage Month

This litany guides us to pray for immigrants in the U.S. from Latin and South America and for the peoples of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Bolivia.  It...
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Prayer

Prayer for Colombia

Columbia is striving to move to reconciliation after decades of internal conflict. This prayer asks for blessings on the people of Columbia as they work for a just and peaceful rebuilding of a united...
Toolbox

Hispanic Heritage Month

This toolbox includes resources, both revised and new, celebrating our sisters and brothers from Central and South America:       Creative Voice: What it Means to Be...
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Film Discussion Guide

Film Discussion Guide: Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices)

This striking movie tells the true story of a young boy in El Salvador who, during the country’s civil war, must choose between joining the military or the rebels. A synopsis, connections to CST...