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 […]
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 […]
Religious Retreats at COAR: Love of God, Dialog and Reflection
Besides weekly masses, religion classes, catechism classes, 1st Communion, Confirmation, and baptisms, COAR is working in partnership with the Sisters of Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza to offer our teens religious retreats where they can be open, honest and reflective about God, spirituality, moral decision making and their own self reflection, fears, and […]
December 2016 Newsletter Support of the Church and Culture
Support of the Church and Culture ^ October 12th ~ Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Pilar of Zaragoza, Spain, in our little, beautiful, town and parish of Zaragoza, El Salvador. ^ Padre Octavio visits the Sr. Dorothy Kazel archive at the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland November 7th ~ Padre Octavio […]