Last week we traveled to western Pennsylvania to speak at the masses at Sts. Gregory and Barnabas parish, in the Altoona Johnstown Diocese . We were welcomed graciously and extended wonderful hospitality. This was the annual mission appeal for the parish and we felt privileged to be invited to speak to the community about the Children’s Village.
Thank you to the pastor, Fr. Bob Ruston for your kindness and openess to our appeal. It is our hope St. Gregory and Barnabas will create a link with the orphans in Kenya which will continue year after year.
God bless you, Fr. Bob and your wonderful parishioners.
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In Meru, Kenya, thousands of orphans and abandoned children live in unspeakable conditions on the streets, the victims of gross poverty and the HIV/AIDS pandemic. THE FRIENDS OF KENYAN ORPHANS is a nonprofit organization formed to assist The Children’s Village in improving the lives of these children.
The Children’s Village is the inspiration of Fr. Francis Limo Riwa who in 1999 began to rescue orphaned and abandoned street children. Today the Children’s Village is home, family and school to more than 750 children, living on two campuses: the St. Clare Girls’ Centre and St. Francis Boys’ Home.
FRIENDS OF KENYAN ORPHANS is committed to rescuing, housing, feeding and educating these abandoned orphans. Learn how you can support this effort.