FAMILIA PASIONISTA
Dear Sisters,
It has been quite a while since our last communication with you. Thanks be to God, we are in good health, responding to the God of Life each one at our own pace.
On one hand, as you already know, we have improved the community house; we are now calmer and more comfortable. As for the medical center, it continues to grow every day, welcoming more children, youth, and adults. The facilities in general have been improved, and the two rooms built for physical and occupational therapy are well-equipped, meeting the needs of each area.
PRI MADRE MARIA JOSE – PACHACUTEC
We have just inaugurated the dental clinic, which was a necessity for the entire population, especially for people with special needs. This month (October 1st), we celebrated 19 years in this mission alongside the children and their families. Despite the time that has passed, we feel the conviction that this is a project that Mother María José would continue to sustain, encourage, and support.
Although we had agreed to look for another congregation to take over this project, unfortunately, this has not been achieved. There is no other congregation in the area that can take it on, and since we made the agreement with the Foundation under our Congregation’s name, we see the need to continue accompanying this service. This project is self-funding and only requires support in administration and PRESENCE.
CAPILLA SANTA ROSA
CAPILLA SANTA GEMA
In our pastoral work, we continue to accompany the two chapel communities of Santa Rosa and Santa Gema. In these communities, we not only continue to encourage pastoral life, but we are also close to the people, trying to improve the chapel facilities and catechism rooms to make them more welcoming.
Together with the Passionist Family, we continue to support one another in this mission. We have scheduled 4 virtual and three in-person meetings for this year. Precisely on November 21st, God willing, we will renew our commitment at the “Cristo Salvador” parish in the first sector of Villa El Salvador, as it was the first parish where we were present as a congregation. We will also visit the cemetery to pray with Joan, honoring her legacy and that of each of the sisters who gave their lives here in Peru.
On the other hand, we want to share that we remain in contact with the Passionist family in Ica, a place where we also had a presence several years ago. We have visited them twice this year and are organizing a meeting for February of next year. Together with them, a new interest has emerged: there are 3 psychologists within this group who wish to bring the Mother María José PRI of Pachacutec to Ica as well (opening a new branch). This is because that area lacks specialized care for so many children and adolescents with special needs. For now, they are looking for a suitable space and contacting other professionals; we are in discussions to see if executing this project is feasible and viable. This becomes a challenge of the Spirit, as it keeps moving and encouraging us despite being only two sisters, but backed by a wider group that supports, accompanies and challenges us, to keep trusting the God of Life in this place.
We send you a big hug and ask for your prayers so we may remain attentive to the motions of the Spirit.
United in prayer,
Cristina CP – María CP
Pachacutec, October 20, 2026