El Salvador Immersion 

For Deacons and Wives and other parish ministers

Join us for a mission immersion trip to learn more about the people and church in El Salvador and explore how we are linked to the people of Central America in the bonds of global solidarity.

Immersion includes:

• Pre-trip orientation
• On-site introduction to the cultural, economic and political realities of El Salvador
• Walk in the footsteps of the martyrs of Central America, including Blessed Archbishop Romerom, the U.S. Church women and Jesuits at UCA
• Visit Maryknoll missionaries, hear their stories of working with the people of Caentral America and discover how their work in mission connects with yours
• Pastoral visits to homes and hospitals
• Meet the people of el Salvador and listen to stories of hope and challenge
• Daily communal prayer, liturgies and theological reflection
• Visits to historical and cultural sites
• Post-trip debriefing and reflection
• Credits for Continuing Education

ESTIMATED COSTS:

Room, meals and in-country transportation: $900 single, $836 for a double (per person). Once accepted, you will be asked to make a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Participants are responsible for air travel to and from San Salvador (estimated at $650)

Passport required (visa not required)

Contact Deacon Kevin McCarthy at kmccarthy@maryknoll.org or 413-374-3861