What is the Honduras Sister Parish?

St. Michael Church partners with Nuestra Señora de Suyapa Parish in Nueva Palestina, Honduras, to support its community through education, health, agriculture, and spiritual programs.

Honduras, located in Central America, is a country rich in culture and faith but burdened with immense poverty. Our sister parish, Nuestra Señora de Suyapa, is in the rural town of Nueva Palestina, where daily life is a struggle for many families. Most parishioners are subsistence farmers, earning less than $80 per month, working tirelessly to support their families with limited resources.

Despite these hardships, our brothers and sisters in Christ live with unwavering faith and deep devotion to their community. Their love for Jesus and their connection with the parishioners of St. Michael reflect the true strength of our shared faith.

Our Mission: Making an Impact

Through the Honduras Sister Parish Mission, we are committed to improving health, education, housing, and spiritual well-being for the families of Nueva Palestina. Your support has already made a profound impact by providing:

16 Chapels Constructed in surrounding villages, bringing Mass closer to families who previously had to walk miles to attend.
100 Refurbished Laptops Delivered to students and teachers, providing essential tools for learning, research, and lesson planning.
Ongoing Medical Support including the delivery of essential supplies to a local maternity clinic, ensuring newborns and mothers receive the care they need.
Education sponsorships for children who would otherwise not afford school supplies or uniforms. 
Clean water filtration systems and sanitary latrines to prevent disease and improve living conditions.
Smokeless ovens, new roofs, and concrete floors to create safer, healthier homes.
Medical support access, including a part-time doctor, nurse, and health promoters, who serve thousands of patients each year.
Sustainable agriculture programs that teach farmers better techniques to grow food and support their families.

Learn More About Our Programs

- Education: See how we’re expanding learning opportunities and transforming lives through education here.
- Health: Learn about our clean water, sanitation, and expanding medical care initiatives here.
- Agriculture: Discover how we support families in growing sustainable food here.
- Spiritual: Support faith-based initiatives like church improvements, catechist training, and retreats here.

How You Can Help

Your donation makes a direct impact!

Sponsor a Child’s Education – $95
Provide school supplies, a uniform, and shoes for a child.
Add in memo: Sponsor number if known

Water Purification or Smokeless Cooktop – $95
Give a family clean water or a cooktop that reduces firewood use by 70%.
Add in memo: For Water Purification or Smokeless Cooktop

Concrete Floor or Roof – $200
Help a family move out of unsafe living conditions.
Add in memo: For Flooring or Roof

Latrine for Sanitation – $500
Provide a safe and sanitary latrine for multiple families.
Add in memo: For Latrine

Support 50 People – $1,000
Transform a village by funding housing and water access.
Add in memo: For 50 People

Donate Today: Click Here

Questions? Contact Luis Hernandez at sisterparish@stmcary.org

With your generosity and prayers, we can continue to bring hope, dignity, and faith to our brothers and sisters in Honduras. Together, we are one body in Christ.