At the end of January, Sister Mary Persico traveled to Cieneguilla, Peru, outside of Lima, to visit the new home and ministries of Sisters Michael Marie, Mary Martha, and Norma. During her visit, Sister Mary had the opportunity to tour the four neighboring barrios where the Sisters minister: Villa Toledo, Huaycan, Las Terrazas, and Rio Seco. The Sisters travel to each of these barrios weekly to provide prayer and Scripture study, preparation for the sacraments, music for the Eucharistic Liturgy, and other supports to the people who live within the boundaries of Most Precious Blood Parish of Cieneguilla. Recently, the health clinic (posta medica) that is being built as the central site of Mary Martha’s ministry has been completed in an area adjacent to the chapel in Villa Toledo.

Sister Norma in her garden.


Building the "posta medica."


Chapel at Villa Toledo.


Chapel at Villa Toledo.


Children at the Guarderia - Mateo Pumacam.


Sr. Mary Martha's "new" ambulance that allows her to drive from barrio to barrio with medical supplies and services to the people who are unable to travel.


Sisters enjoying lunch in Lima.


Chapel in Rio Seco.


Padre Piccardo preparing for celebration of Liturgy.


Altar server at Rio Seco.

Building the "posta medica."


Padre Jose and Sister Mary Martha.


Progress in Villa Toledo.


Getting ready for Liturgy -Huaycan


Signing up for intruction in the Sacraments.


Children at the Guarderia - Mateo Pumacam.


Sister Mary Martha and Sammy.


Padre Gorge, neighbor


Homes in Rio Seco.


Women and Children of Rio Seco.


Practicing hymns before mass.