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Jerome Kiley
April 30, 2019
News & Stories

Water in the Desert

Jerome Kiley
April 30, 2019
News & Stories
Water in the Desert

Hello, it’s been a while since I’ve been able to make a longer post, but I’ve had the opportunity to put my fingers to the computer, and so here it goes - I hope you enjoy the update!

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Jerome Kiley
April 15, 2019
News & Stories

A Blessed Holy Week and Easter

Jerome Kiley
April 15, 2019
News & Stories

Greetings from Lima! I hope to have an update to post after Easter.

For now, best wishes for a blessed Holy Week and Easter!

-Jerome

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Jerome Kiley
March 2, 2019
News & Stories

Cross Over

Jerome Kiley
March 2, 2019
News & Stories
Cross Over

Hello from Lima! I’ve arrived in Lima, and am preparing to go out to a parish next week. I’ll be here for two months, and return to Boston on May 1. I’m looking forward to these two months…

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Jerome Kiley
February 19, 2019
News & Stories

Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

Jerome Kiley
February 19, 2019
News & Stories
Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

Hi everyone, I hope this note finds you well at the middle of February. I have time now to put together another update, so here goes….

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Jerome Kiley
January 26, 2019
News & Stories

First Times

Jerome Kiley
January 26, 2019
News & Stories
First Times

Hello from Lima! I’ve been in Lima since arriving on Jan 13th. The first week was with the annual meeting of the St. James Society. This second week has given me the opportunity both to …

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Jerome Kiley
January 22, 2019
News & Stories

Middle of the World

Jerome Kiley
January 22, 2019
News & Stories
Middle of the World

Hello from Lima! I’m in Lima now doing some work with the St. James Society. I’ll post another update at another time summarizing my activities here. It’s not technically under Barriers To Bridges, but it’s worthwhile to share with you what’s been happening here…

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Jerome Kiley
January 6, 2019
News & Stories

Come and Eat

Jerome Kiley
January 6, 2019
News & Stories
Come and Eat

I’ve finally had a good spot to write the latest update… Before sharing some of the good things that have been happening here, I want to first share some information about some decisions I’ve been making.

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Jerome Kiley
January 1, 2019
News & Stories

Happy New Year!

Jerome Kiley
January 1, 2019
News & Stories

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

I hope to post an overdue update shortly.

With a new year’s eve mannequin

With a new year’s eve mannequin

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Jerome Kiley
December 23, 2018
News & Stories

Merry Christmas

Jerome Kiley
December 23, 2018
News & Stories
Merry Christmas

Best wishes for a blessed Christmas from here in Chontal in Ecuador! May you have time to step away from life and encounter the child Jesus in your own unique way.

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Jerome Kiley
November 29, 2018
News & Stories

Look at the Birds

Jerome Kiley
November 29, 2018
News & Stories
Look at the Birds

Hello! I’m going to try to write an update with the internet access and time that I do have. Se, here goes ….

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Jerome Kiley
November 23, 2018
News & Stories

Seeing Stars

Jerome Kiley
November 23, 2018
News & Stories
Seeing Stars

Internet has been pretty good, but also intermittent and very slow, so my ability to communicate frequently is a bit hampered. But now I have an opportunity for quick note on Thanksgiving here in Chontal.

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Jerome Kiley
November 10, 2018
News & Stories

Arrived

Jerome Kiley
November 10, 2018
News & Stories

It's been difficult to get internet signal, bit just a note that I'm here in Chontal. I'll try to keep updates as I can. For now, a photo after a few hours playing with kids:

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  “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Mt 19:14)

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Jerome Kiley
November 2, 2018
News & Stories

Home Run

Jerome Kiley
November 2, 2018
News & Stories
Home Run

We hit a home run! The fundraiser reached it’s end at the end of October. Good news: the goal was reached! (OK, $2 short!) A few days after the Red Sox won the World Series, I got hit out of the park! :)

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Jerome Kiley
October 12, 2018
Quarterly Updates

Out of the Ballpark

Jerome Kiley
October 12, 2018
Quarterly Updates
Out of the Ballpark

It's been over 8 months since the last update, so my apologies for being behind. But there’s good news to share, so here goes ...

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Jerome Kiley
October 9, 2018
News & Stories

A Hand for the Most Vulnerable

Jerome Kiley
October 9, 2018
News & Stories
A Hand for the Most Vulnerable

https://www.barriers2bridges.org/giving-blog/out-of-the-ballpark. 10% of gifts given in this fundraiser will go to the new outreach program that is starting in the parish.

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Jerome Kiley
October 8, 2018
News & Stories

Hands On

Jerome Kiley
October 8, 2018
News & Stories
Hands On

While helping to bring people together across the Americas as brothers and sisters in Christ, you can also get “hands on” and choose from indigenous artisan goods from the mountains of Ecuador. Come and see! https://www.barriers2bridges.org/giving…/out-of-the-ballpark

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Jerome Kiley
October 5, 2018
News & Stories

Words From Chontal

Jerome Kiley
October 5, 2018
News & Stories
Words From Chontal

A few words from the people of Chontal in Ecuador, hoping for my return. Please consider supporting my going back! https://www.barriers2bridges.org/giving-blog/out-of-the-ballpark

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Jerome Kiley
October 4, 2018
News & Stories

What I Do in Ecuador

Jerome Kiley
October 4, 2018
News & Stories
What I Do in Ecuador

Good for the feast of Francis of Assisi, here's a little view of what I do in Ecuador. Please consider supporting my return! https://www.barriers2bridges.org/giving…/out-of-the-ballpark

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Jerome Kiley
September 28, 2018
News & Stories

A New Fundraiser Starting Today

Jerome Kiley
September 28, 2018
News & Stories
A New Fundraiser Starting Today

Hit me over the wall! I’ve started a new fundraiser to help me return to Ecuador at the beginning of November. Come and check it out, and please consider sharing!

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Jerome Kiley
July 26, 2018
More on Mission

Have A Coke And A ...

Jerome Kiley
July 26, 2018
More on Mission
Have A Coke And A ...

This movie, The Gods Must Be Crazy, is a 1980 comedy that also touches really well on the state of encounter between the "overdeveloped" world and the "underdeveloped" world. The first 16 minutes are especially good to see…

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