Sister parishes enter a relationship where both have something to offer each other to build a community. It is much more than a financial relationship. We become knit together like members of the same family - in this case, it is the Catholic family with shared values, rites, and practices.
Give to Yali by selecting Yali-010 for the Fund
Prayer to San Sebastian
The San Sebastian de Yali parish in Nicaragua, has a very strong faith that is part of their daily life. A few simple example of how we here at OLL are inspired by this is that our 4th Grade at OLL has learned the prayer to St. Sebastian (added below) and they say it at the beginning and end of everyday. We as a parish also pray for San Sebastian every weekend at Mass and have our beautiful icon created by Kathy Sievers in our church as every present reminder of our special relationship with San Sebastian.
Sister parishes are mutual support entities that look after each other. That means praying for each other, communication via emails (some of which are included below), visits, and financial support. We are fortunate to have developed a great relationship with a small parish in the village of Yali.
Are you interested in learning more about our Sister Parish San Sebastian de Yali? Please contact Doug Ward or you can check out their Facebook page.