The Mission in Iquitos
Explore the comprehensive selection of services offered by the Parish of San Martin De Porres, under the leadership of Fr Raymond Portelli.
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Parish life
First of all this is a parish and Fr Raymond Portelli is a Roman Catholic priest. He leads the parish and makes sure that he caters for every person’s religious needs.
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Talita Kumi – Rehab Programme
A three-tiered addictions rehabilitation programme offered to males who want to get out of the grasp of any addiction. The first stage is in a newly bought house a few metres away from the parish church, while the last two stages are carried out in houses which are further out into the countryside.
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Algo Bello Para Dios – Hospice
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Santa Rosa De Lima – Seniors’ Home
This home for the elderly has just been re-opened after a complete reconstruction. It now houses up to 30 people over three floors.
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Casa Betania
A night shelter for homeless males. End users come to the shelter when it opens at night and have to vacate the premises in the morning. Users are not only provided with a soft bed, but are also given a good breakfast.
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Parish Health Centre
Free primary healthcare centre including medical clinic, dental clinic, medical lab, pharmacy and psychologist. This health centre is the lifeline for so many people who cannot afford healthcare.
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River service – religious and medical
Twice every month, Fr Raymond Portelli visits isolated communities within the Amazonian rainforest along the Amazon, Nanay and Itaya rivers. He provides them with medical check ups and medications. At night, he celebrates mass for the community. For the inhabitants of these villages, Fr Portelli’s visit might be the only chance they have in a year to see a doctor and to hear mass.
How can you help?
If you cannot come with us to Peru, you still can help out. Here are 3 ways you can help.
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Pray
Prayer is a very powerful tool. Pray for the wellbeing of all those who are working in the missions, for all those who need help, and for all those who give their tuppence to help financially.
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Donate
Every cent is valuable and can save lives or give back dignity to those from whom it was taken away. Missio Malta VO1178
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