NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Construction

The Chapel Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe was founded on the need to accompany the growing community of Clio AL. This process provided the community with tools to help them in their families, social relationships and above all in their need to express their love for God in conflict situations. 

This community composed the Mexican and other communities from Central America, most needed to feel protected by God; to strengthen family relationships, ties of friendship, and acquaintances and also to strengthen their work relations.

This community composed the Mexican and other communities from Central America, most needed to feel protected by God; to strengthen family relationships, ties of friendship, and acquaintances and also to strengthen their work relations.

Under my charge also was overseeing the construction with the architect and contractors. During this process I helped to obtain the permits and materials needed for this ambitious project. 

With several leading families and extensive meetings we were able to create an action plan to raise funds.  Most outstanding in our fundraising were the football tournaments, selling food, dancing and more.

The project was financed 50% percent by the Catholic Extension Program. I wrote the grant and they gave us $40,000. The community contributed another $30,000. The whole process gave them a deeper understanding of teamwork  and a sense of belonging. The project lasted six months.

"Here start the dream of a community to have a Church"

"A Part of the effort of many men and women"