Archdiocesan Venezuela Mission Appeal

Did you know the Archdiocese has been serving a mission Church in Venezuela for 50 years? 

Fr. Evan Koop, representing our Archdiocesan mission parish in Venezuela, will present our annual mission appeal at all Masses on the weekend of August 12-13. 

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has had a unique relationship with the Diocese of Ciudad Guayana since 1970, sending our archdiocesan priests to serve parishes there. Today, our priest serves the parish of Jesucristo Resucitado in San Felix.

This diocese suffers from 70% unemployment and a lack of healthcare and basic nutrition. Fr. Koop will speak about the work of the mission and the needs of the poor and needy within the 11 barrios of the parish.

He will be seeking our financial support for this mission of evangelization, lifting human dignity and giving opportunities for growth. There will be a 2nd collection for the mission at each Mass.

Since 1970, The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been sending priests to serve the Diocese of Ciudad Guayana, specifically Jesucristo Resucitado Parish in San Felix, to minister to the 11 poor barrios in the parish.

Find out more and how you can help our mission parish on August 12-13.