25 Years of Solidarity: Mission Mexico 2025

For 25 years, Mission Mexico has been a testament to the faith and generosity of the people of Calgary, reaching out to the poorest of the poor with compassion, hope, and charity. Since 2000, the Diocese's outreach in Guerrero, Mexico, has supported health care, education, and emergency assistance among Indigenous communities, accompanying families with compassion and solidarity.

Reflecting on the ministry's impact, Bishop McGrattan said, "Mission Mexico is a testament to the faith and generosity of the people of Calgary."

Through the generosity of its supporters, Mission Mexico continues to provide meaningful assistance in several key areas:

Bursaries for underprivileged students
Mission Mexico gives a helping hand to students who wish to continue their education and return to their villages with professions and skills that can improve life for all.

Xalpitzahuac Health Project
The project assists people from the Xalpitzahuac region with medical costs and travel to hospitals in cases of dire need.

Schools
Mission Mexico has helped support education through two schools:

• Champagnat High School, built by the Marist Brothers and Mission Mexico and now managed by the Marist Brothers, with a usual annual enrolment of 200–250 students.
• La Estación Kindergarten, which provides education and breakfast to more than 100 children and supports five teachers.
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Direct Assistance to the Poor
Mission Mexico provides one-time emergency assistance to families facing accidents, house fires, emergency medical care, unexpected family expenses, or dire hunger needs.

For a quarter of a century, Mission Mexico has remained a visible expression of faith in action, bringing hope and practical support to individuals, families, and communities in Guerrero. Through education, health care, and emergency assistance, the mission continues to respond with compassion to those most in need.

Mission Mexico continues to bring hope through education, health care, and emergency assistance because of the compassion and generosity of its supporters. Your gift helps extend this mission of solidarity to Indigenous communities in Guerrero, Mexico. To learn more and help this ministry grow, visit missionmexico.com