June 2017 Newsletter Pilgrimage of Hope Pt. 1
Bishop Pilla’s Legacy “Come with me on a pilgrimage of hope” The theme of the evening’s presentation was, “Come with me on a pilgrimage of hope.” These words were spoken by Bishop Pilla at his installation mass as Bishop of Cleveland on January 6, 1981, only one month after receiving the body […]
June 2017 Newsletter Pilgrimage of Hope Pt. 2
Bishop Pilla’s Legacy “Come with me on a pilgrimage of hope” Fr. Mark Riley, a member of the Cleveland Latin American Mission Team, celebrated mass to begin the Benefit. He spoke of Bishop Pilla’s support for the Mission and its members. He spoke of COAR’s children: kind, curious, funny, and respectful. He also […]
June 2017 Newsletter Honorary and Memorial
Memorial Gifts
March 2017 Newsletter COAR Honors Anthony Pilla
May 13th ~ COAR Honors Very Rev. Anthony Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Cleveland Supporter since his visit in 1981 Bishop Pilla spent time at COAR during his visit in 1981. At that time COAR was known as the “Zaragoza refugee center.” His visit took place only one year […]
March 2017 Newsletter Bishop Pilla’s Legacy
March 2017 Newsletter Executive Director and News from El Salvador
From the Peace Mission’s Executive Director By Mary K. Stevenson Serve the Poor Work Through the Local Church Bishop Pilla’s Guidance These two phrases, serve the poor, and, work through the local Church, are the simple foundations of COAR. They spring from the foundation that Bishop Pilla re-established after the tragic murders on […]
March 2017 Newsletter Honorary and Memorial
Future Estate Gift Barb Kapucinski with the Magnet School of Distinction Award I believe in the saying, “Once an educator, always an educator!” I’ve recently retired after 38 years in education as a teacher and elementary principal. In reviewing my assets, I’ve decided that I’d like to continue helping children grow and […]
Raising them through to graduation
Mercy, raised at COAR since 2005, earned a college scholarship to the Jesuit University of Central America. Gamaliel, raised at COAR since 2006, earned a scholarship to a technical college. Rosario was raised at another orphanage. When it closed in 2011 she came to COAR. She has a nursing internship at the hospice that […]
Teaching English-This is pretty funny
The lessons were carefully constructed with verbs and useful vocabulary for the scenario: “What do you say when you enter a clothing store?” And then . . . The video shows the serious purpose of teaching English (St. Edward and Beaumont High Schools, June 2016). At minute 3:25, you’ll see chase scenes. You’ll ask, […]
December 2016 Newsletter President of El Salvador, Sánchez Cerén, visited COAR’s School
President of El Salvador, Sánchez Cerén, visited COAR’s School in October, 2016 The President of the Republic of El Salvador, Sanchez Ceren, visited COAR’s School in October. The President wanted to visit Zaragoza to commend the schools in the area for their participation in his Good Living Initiative. He specifically contacted the […]