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What:

Bishop Armando Ochoa will offer a blessing for the new Jesuit Volunteer Corps community house, home of three Jesuit Volunteers who work at El Paso nonprofits.

The dedication ceremony celebrates the fruitful partnership between the Diocese of El Paso and JVC. The diocese renovated the property and donated it for the JVs to use as a more affordable alternative to their existing community house.

Who:

JVC is a nonprofit that gives volunteers an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace in service to the poor and marginalized in the US and abroad.

When:

Monday, February 28 at noon

Available interviews:

• Bishop Ochoa
• Representatives from nonprofit organizations that currently employ Jesuit Volunteers
• The Jesuit Volunteers working in El Paso

Background:

Based in four core values—social justice, simple living, community, and spirituality—Jesuit Volunteer Corps offers women and men an opportunity to work full-time for justice and peace. Jesuit Volunteers are called to the mission of serving the poor directly, working for structural change in the United States, and accompanying people in developing countries. For decades, Jesuit Volunteer Corps has worked in collaboration with Jesuits, whose spirituality the volunteers incorporate in their work, community, and prayer life. More than 250 grassroots organizations across the world count on Jesuit Volunteers to provide essential services. During their one to two years of service, volunteers integrate Christian faith by working and living among the poor and marginalized examining the causes of social injustice. JVC offers volunteers an experience that will open their minds and hearts to live always conscious of the poor and committed to the Church's mission of promoting justice in the service of faith. Learn more at www.jesuitvolunteers.org or www.facebook.com/jesuitvolunteers.