Papal Volunteers reach Belem in Brazil 1961
In June 1961, 15 Papal Volunteers from Kansas arrived in Belem Brazil for the Latin America program. Archbishop Ramos welcomed them and urged sacrifice for the local church. The volunteers aim to build a hospital train nurses and run social welfare and religious programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Belem
Brazil
Alberto Ramos
North America
United States
Holy Father
South America
Cal Cathers
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mr. Cathers
Latin America
Amazon River
Latin Countries
Ernest J. Primeau
Manchester
New Hampshire
Pius XII
Latin American
The
Grail
Agnelo Rossi
Barra Do Piras
Rio
Barbara Wald
Mary Alice Duddy
International Catholic Auxiliaries
Ann Nenninger
Plainville
Rita Rempe
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Papal Volunteers expand Latin America aid network
The article outlines a growing Papal Volunteer program in Latin America addressing rapid population growth and strained resources. It highlights teaching, nursing, agriculture, and road building projects across Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Chile, with diocesan and national groups coordinating efforts to train locals and establish clinics and 12 bed hospital plans. Notable volunteers include Jerry Arledge and involvement from Yale students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
Papal Volunteer Movement
Association For International Development
the Grail
International Catholic Auxiliaries
Lay Mission Helpers Association
Volunteer Mission Service
Women Volunteers Association
Thomas Garrity
Maryknoll Superior
Lima
Peru
Father McLellan
CCD
Ray Schroeder
Jerry Arledge
Oklahoma City
Acapulco
Mexico
Belem
Brazil
Tulancingo
Chicago
Genevieve Zandala
St. Paul’s
Manitowoc
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Yale University
Mexico City
United States
Kansas City
Wichita
Dodge City
Salina
Omaha
Nebraska
Conception
Chile
James Stewart
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David O'Shea
Papal Volunteers For
PAVSA
Pope
Holy See
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Bishops’ Committee For
Cardinal Cushing
John J. Considine
M.M
William J. Quinn
Larry Wernsman
Bob Clark
Washington, D.C
Charles Burton
Osorno
Colombia
Christ
N. Rush Street
Illinois
Robert L. Hodapp
S.J
British Honduras
Miss Duddy