On April 28, 2012 more than 140 people attended a brunch at Southview Country Club in St. Paul, MN to celebrate and support Sister Peggy’s legacy of education. While old friends reconnected and new friendships were formed, we shared information about the Friends of Chimbote mission education programs and how they transform the lives of Chimbote’s youth. Wayne Sanders served as master of ceremonies, inspiring us with a testimony about his personal mission visits and the impact they’ve had on his life. Father Jack regaled the crowd with humorous … Read more >
On February 25, 2012, Katie and I were thrown a Hollywood themed wedding shower by my Aunt Cathy O’Meara, Mom, and dear family friend Mary Rigney. The shower was hosted at the Rigney family home in Eagan, Minnesota. It came as no surprise that anyone attending got into character. Upon arrival our guests were interviewed on the red carpet, complete with paparazzi. In lieu of gifts, we requested our guests make a donation to Friends of Chimbote. After visiting Chimbote in 2007 and … Read more >
As I look over the Friends of Chimbote website I am inspired to tell my story of meeting Fr. Jack and Sr. Peggy back in 1998 or so. I had married a Chimbotana whose name is Ela and had been to Chimbote and Tortugas on vacation to visit my wife’s family and my mother-in-law several different times. This particular year my mother-in-law was sick with a heart condition and divine governance told me to look for someone who could come and pray with her. So, I began my Google search … Read more >
You’re invited to share your story. Nearly everyone who visits Father Jack’s mission is bursting with overwhelming feelings and it is our hope that this blog will provide an outlet for you to share your anecdotes, tips and revelations so they might inspire others to embark on their own journey to Chimbote. And for those who have not made a mission visit, but who have shared in the joys of service to our friends in Chimbote through events in the United States, time shared with Chimbote friends who have come … Read more >
Through the support of family and friends, I was given the opportunity to do range of awesome and challenging work with the non-profit “Friends of Chimbote” and the Peruvian NGO and Fr. Jack’s mission, ACAF (Civil Association for Family Support). Along with this, I experienced the various aspects of day-to-day life in Perú. It is one thing to talk about these topics but in some ways more meaningful to actually see them. Thus, I chose four pictures that I feel emphasize the principal parts of this experience. 1. Project and … Read more >
