2011-April-8: Earthquake Repairs: The Chapel
The earthquake repairs began on March 7, 2011. Due to the generosity of the Conrad Hilton Fund for Sisters, the Donald D. Lynch Foundation, and individual donors, repairs to Jesu Victima, the lovely, aging Refuge chapel, have been completed.
Santiago Perez, the engineer in charge of assessing earthquake damage in the area of the city that includes the Refuge, submitted his formal report to Sister Mari regarding damages to the chapel and repair priorities. The most urgently needed repairs were to the chapel façade; a future earthquake could have brought the street-facing wall toppling into the street. Damage to the bell tower is the next priority but will have to wait until funds are available. The industrious Refuge maintenance crew headed by Juanito did the needed work on the chapel and the city engineer gave it the final inspection.
We are grateful to our friends from far away whose contributions strengthen the Refuge. The much-used and beloved chapel will survive for years to come, thanks to your generosity. The good work continues.
News
2011-July-12: Blessings
2011-March-10: A Pathway Out of Violence
2011-February-25: Earthquake Repairs: The Chapel
2010-August-20: Goal Accomplished: Generous Hearts Instill Hope
2010-July-12: Friends of the Refuge are a Match for the Mighty Earthquake
2010-March-10: After the Earthquake: New Priorities - Wall Repairs Top the List
2010-February-27: Earthquake Strikes the Refuge - Quake Rattles Sister Anna Like a Peach Pit In a Dryer.
2010-February-7: Administration Building Renovated
2009-October-12: The Refuge Shines