Juquila Mixes

 

Convent in Juquila Mixes


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Siervas de María, Ministras de los Enfermos
Apdo. Postal  213    CAP – SCT
68081 Oaxaca, Oax.

Tel. (995) 546-6050

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Juquila Mixes, chapel

Priest celebrates Mass at the Juquila Mixes chapel.

The idea for this foundation began when our Sisters were caring for several Salesian Priests in Mexico City who had experienced our mission with the sick. The Salesian Priests are in charge of a prelature in the Sierras of Oaxaca among the Mixe speaking indigenous people. There they have a missionary group of religious men and women, but none are dedicated to pastoral healthcare. The Bishop at that time, the Provincial Superior of the Salesians, Luís Felipe Gallardo, officially petitioned Mother General Josefa Oyarzábal in 2000. Monsignor Braulio Sánchez Fuente, O.S.B., Prelate of this region, gladly received the idea of having the presence of the Servants of Mary and first made contact with Mother Provincial Alfonsa Bellido. After having made all the necessary preparations, the first missionary foundation in our Province took place on July 27, 2001. Four Sisters began this indigenous mission with Mother Joaquina Hernández as Superior. The Sisters currently run a clinic for the poor of the region and its surrounding areas as well as cooperate with the Salesian Priests in their pastoral work with families and young people.

Juquila Mixes, chapel outside

Beautiful bell towers of the Juquila Mixes chapel.