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Fr. Joe Barron, PES, served as a missionary in Peru for two years. His experience with Peruvian popular piety and faith traditions have given him some insights into the background of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, including what he experienced during his time as a missionary, and later a bishop, in the South American country. (Photos courtesy of Fr. Joe Barron, PES)
We’re excited to share a recent Detroit Catholic feature that highlights the inspiring connection between Pope Leo XIV and our Immersion Ministry in Peru. The story celebrates the life-changing impact of these experiences, both for students and the communities they serve.
Thane Hall, Campus Minister at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, shares how he and his students travel to Jicamarca with the goal of building homes, yet return with something far greater: the face of God reflected in the people of Peru, forever etched on their hearts.
Thank you, Detroit Catholic, for recognizing this beautiful thread of mission, faith, and fraternity.
Read the full story and learn more about this powerful connection here: Detroit Catholic.