The Parish of Saint Joseph the Worker (Parroquia de San José Obrero) is a vibrant, Catholic community in Buga, Colombia. However, they have a problem: they have plenty of heart, but no room to grow.
Currently, the parish relies on a single, tiny room for all Catechetical instruction. Because of the limited space, only one grade can learn at a time. Other children are forced to gather outside, and when the tropical rains come, classes must be cancelled. The children deserve a consistent, safe, and dry place to learn about God’s love.
Our Vision: From Garage to Grace
The Parish doesn't need to buy new land—they just need to reclaim what they have. The parish has a pre-existing structure currently serving as a garage. It is in desperate need of repair, but with your help, we can transform this dark, industrial space into a multi-purpose Parish Hall.
This new hall will serve as:
The Knights of Columbus Council 10292 in Wiesbaden, Germany is seeking to raise $35,000,000.00 COP (approximately $10,500.00 USD) for this project.
