We started penniless. We give thanks to our good Lord and Our Seraphic Father Saint Francis who have moved the heart of good benefactors that have shown us the will of God to progress in this project of SAINT JOSEPH’S HOME FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. MAY SAINT JOSEPH AND THE HOLY FAMILY BLESS THE GOOD SOULS […]
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St. Michael´s House
This house was renovated to house young ladies aspiring to enter the religious life in our convent. A complete overhaul was made of the walls, roof and flooring. We found bats and wild bees in there as well! Now there are 3 rooms with convenient sanitary installations.
Upgraded Water System
The property as purchased featured a hand-dug well which was adequate for its former use. However, to be adequate for a facility of the nature conceived a larger capacity well is to be installed. The property consists of different elevations with the highest elevation being some 50 feet higher than the lower elevations. The potable […]
Installation of Solar Panels
Forty solar panels have been ordered with a total capacity of 12KW. Installation is expected early in 2021. At this time this should provide sufficient energy for the convent, but the expectation is that in the not-too-distant future the energy demand will surpass this. A system is being designed that can be easily upgraded and […]
Security Lighting
Ten 60 watt security lights standing 26 feet tall will provide added security to the property.
Perimeter Security Fencing
Again, thanks to the generosity of donors, heavy-gauge, anti-climb wire-mesh fencing panels have been purchased and await installation. The perimeter of St. Joseph Convent is just under one kilometer. These panels will be installed upon a base of concrete block and taken together with the block will reach to a height of over nine feet. […]
Infant of Prague House
Thanks to the generosity of Guatemalan donors, contractors and suppliers a guest-house has been completed on the convent grounds consisting of seventeen sleeping cells, five bathrooms, a kitchen/dining area and a large outdoor covered area for lectures and meetings. This facility doubles as a retreat house. It occupies an area of roughly 3200 square feet.