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What is Casa Guadalupe?
Casa Guadalupe is a house of friendship and
hospitality, located in at 22
5th Avenue North, Cold Spring, MN 56320.
It functions under the direction of the Hispanic
Ministry Committee as part of the outreach program
at St. Boniface Parish in Cold Spring,
Minnesota.
Origins of Casa Guadalupe
In February of 1996, there was a recognizable
increase in the number of Hispanics living and
working in Cold Spring and surrounding area. After
relationships with Hispanics began to form,
Francisco Schulte OSB, Renee Domeier OSB, and
others saw the need to work toward integration
within the parish and community. In July of 1998, a
mobile home was rented to serve as a central
meeting place for members of these two
cultures.
In 2004, Casa Guadalupe was moved
to its present location in a small house across the street from St.
Boniface Church. Present ministries include Spanish Mass, sacramental
preparation, English classes, interpreting, children activities, job
referrals, social services, and advocacy.
Mission Statement
The Hispanic Ministry Committee (made up of both
Hispanics and Anglos) exists to further the mission
of Jesus Christ as present within a multi-faceted
faith community.
To that end, its members are committed to:
- Minister within the Latino community, sensitive
to its language and culture.
- Facilitate the process of mutual evangelization
and cross-cultural enrichment.
- Be a prophetic witness to the Gospel call to
service and justice.
- Empower, accompany, and act as advocates for
and with our Hispanic sisters and brothers.
- Celebrate the changing community we are
becoming.
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