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Ministry at the Border
Read about our group of sisters who have established a community in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This creation of an inter-congregational community is a concrete expression of our charism. Our ministry is a necessary, legal and loving humanitarian response to the plight of migrants fleeing violence, oppression, unemployment, and hunger in their countries of origin.
Sister Elvia Mata Ortega, IHM: “La pequeña flor que nace en el desierto”
Mi vida vocacional la comparo con la pequeña flor que nace en el desierto. / I compare my vocation to a little flower that is born in the desert.
What is Title 42, Title 8 and the CBP One App?
Because the number of those crossing into the US has decreased, there is a greater need to accompany migrants on the Mexican side of the border.
Holy Week Services at the Border
It is truly a privilege to accompany our migrant brothers and sisters in McAllen, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico.
Welcoming Student Service Groups
The OSP-IHM Border Community has a commitment to accompany high school and university students who would like to participate in the mission.
Strangers no more… Beloved… Blessed
"I have called you by name; you are mine." -Isaiah 43:1
The Gift of Mutual Vulnerability
As pioneer members of the new intercongregational collaborative mission, these sisters are fulfilling a dream shared by each of the three IHM Congregations.
Thank you! ¡Gracias! Mèsi!
The OSP-IHM Core Community at the US-Mexico border would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sisters and associates who attended the presentation on February 13 via zoom or livestream.
Welcome, Carmen, to McAllen, Texas!
Sister Carmen, who is one of the four members of the OSP-IHM Core Community at the US-Mexico border, arrived on January 11.
Welcoming and accompanying migrants
How are we OSP-IHM sisters, associates and friends responding to the plight of migrants from our own backyard?
Ministry at the Border update December 2022: Serving the Haitian population
“Bondye beni yo! Bondye beni nou! (God bless them! God bless us!)”