An existing home (top); A new home (bottom)Segura family with a volunteerFamilies into Homes Partnership helps families acquire safe, decent, affordable homes.  Missionary staff, local labor, volunteers and financial sponsors can produce such a home at a cost of about 15,000 US Dollars.  Please explore this site and consider getting involved!

 

 
Mission Location and History

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Benque-Viejo del Carmen is a small city in the country of Belize, which is bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.  The hyperlink in this sentence leads to detailed information about Belize.

In 1967 The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity began to serve in Ecclesial Teams in the Parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Benque-Viejo del Carmen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

In addition to their serving the apostolic needs of the Parish, the Ecclesial Teams provide pastoral care, evangelization, and education programs that reach over 3000 students.

Further extending the care of Our Lady for the people of Belize , a publishing apostolate was opened that prints all of the academic books used throughout the entire country. Likewise, another Ecclesial Team serves in the work of media and evangelization through a radio apostolate.  The Bishop of Belize City - Belmopan has recently directed the creation of the National Catholic Media Center in Belize City, of which Father Jim Blount (SOLT) is Rector.

 

 

 
Hello from Benque Viejo!

Father Mark Wendling, OLMC PastorIt is a wonderful time for all of us here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC)!   Ongoing construction of these homes brings the health and happiness of quality home ownership to our families.  Please check here periodically for updates about the impact Families into Homes Partnership is making in our parish.