Central/South America

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. This three page resource includes reflections from Catholic Social Teaching, questions for discussion, and an activity...
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Monseñor Juan Gerardi: Martyr for Peace in Guatemala

Human rights defender and martyr for peace, Bishop Juan Gerardi guided the Recovery of Historical Memory project, documenting human rights violations during Guatemala’s internal conflict.  
Prayer Service

Una Luz en la Oscuridad: Una Vía Crucis con Mons. Romero (Stations of the Cross with Oscar Romero)

This Stations of the Cross reflection, in Spanish, uses words from Oscar Romero's Sept. 10, 1978, homily to correspond with each of the Stations of the Cross. A great resource for Spanish-speaking...
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Regional Developments - Red Sobre Agro - Monopolios en America Latina

Posted May 17, 2007.
Prayer Service

Latin America through the Eyes of Oscar Romero

Throughout much of Central and Latin America, Saint Óscar Romero is revered as a prophet who truly lived and proclaimed the option for the poor and vulnerable--the voiceless. Today, the voiceless...
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Prayer Service

Marys of the Americas

This litany, available in both Spanish and English, celebrates the images of the Virgin Mary present in many different Hispanic cultures. Images correspond to each of the prayers in the litany.

Prayer for Peace and Justice in Colombia

Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca...
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Latin America through the Eyes of Archbishop Óscar Romero

This prayer service uses quotes by the late Archbishop Óscar Romero to pray for justice in situations throughout Latin America today.  

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15.

The Way of the Cross of the People of Chiapas

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

This unit highlights National Hispanic Heritage Month. Included is a prayer to celebrate diversity, a reflection with corresponding discussion questions, and a group activity that aims to raise...
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