Parroquial Santa Rosa de Lima
Guaimaca, F.M.
Dear Bishop O'Malley,
I am writing this letter to urge you to reconsider your decision to close
The parishioners of Sacred Heart parish have been involved in our mission in
several ways. Medical groups and other professionals have donated their time
and talents to work in our mission in Guaimaca. Where, as you well know, the
needs are so extreme and diverse. It is from this group that the stipend is
sent to pay a doctor for our parish clinic. With Dr. Karina
and myself working in the clinic we are able to meet
the needs of twice as many people. As most of our cliental arrives from the
mountain villages, we feel that we are serving the poorest of the poor in
With giving hearts, Sacred Heart parishioners have donated more that $5,000 to our mission work in Guaimaca. In addition, they have recently sent $1,300 to initiate a safe drinking water project. This is a necessary program that will improve the health of thousands.
I know, Bishop O'Malley, you are faced with very painful and difficult
decisions but I want to let you know the full impact of closing Sacred Heart
Church, not just on the community of Lexington, but on the people they are
serving in other countries. Sacred Heart parishioners have donated significant
time & money for the health and social needs of the people of
With deep respect and my prayers,
Sister Maria Ceballos OP