Last March, the event “WOMEN IN MISSION: CELEBRATING THE MISSIONARY CALL OF WOMEN” was held in the US, sponsored by the World Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. In this event, two women were recognized, and one of them was Idalia Nieves-Reyes. The “BRIDGE BUILDER” award is inspired by Sister Frances Cunningham, S.S.S.F., former director of the World Mission Office, and this year was given to Idalia for her work at John Paul II Parish in Milwaukee in the 2022 Lenten campaign. The project she managed, "Right to Dignified Housing", raised funds for the construction of three houses in La Sagrada Familia parish in Sabana Yegua (Dominican Republic).
Idalia wanted to allocate the monetary prize she received to the women of La Sagrada Familia. Thus, on Sunday May 28, on the occasion of Mother's Day, we decided to have a beautiful party. On this occasion we gave priority to young mothers. In the Dominican Republic, and especially in the southwestern region of the country, there are many vulnerable young mothers, single or with several children, faced with extremely difficult socioeconomic situations. We invited this population to express our appreciation to them, to pay tribute to them and remind them of their great value. The event had the participation of Dr. Gloria Adames, who shared advice on raising children with a relaxed and dynamic talk. At the end, we shared a snack and a gift to all those who participated. The day was both formative and joyful. We thank Idalia Nieves-Reyes from here for her dedication, generosity, and solidarity.
