BY TIM DEWANE, CENTRAL PACIFIC PROVINCE SHALOM-JPIC
“A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place, which can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life.” – Wikipedia
After hearing for years about the remarkable people, culture and beauty of Guatemala from many sisters who have lived and ministered there over the years, I finally decided it was time to go and experience it for myself. So, my wife Nancy and I joined several others on a pilgrimage organized by Sister Jan Gregorcich and Bill Fenger this past spring. Sister Jan and Bill have worked together for a number of years on such trips to promote awareness and relationship building in conjunction with Global Partners: Running Waters (GPRW), a School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) affiliated ministry.