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Casa Alexia – A Border Ministry
2008 Immersion Experiences in El Paso, Texas

A Border Awareness Experience is an Opportunity

  • To enter into an educational process concerning the border reality;
  • To focus on globalization and its effects on border life:
    – Economic justice
    – Human rights
    – Environmental concerns
    – Border population explosion;
  • To build relationships with people, especially women, on both sides of the border;
  • To participate in theological reflection

Border Facts

Testimonials

Women in the El Paso colonias

"The way you look at the poor is the way you look at God." Archbishop Oscar Romero


Contact

Sister Joan McCoy
465 Gallagher Street
El Paso, Texas 79915
Phone: 915-595-0965
E-mail: casa_alexia@yahoo.com

Women participating in an immersion experience

Information for 2008 Immersion Experiences

Each session can accommodate 8 – 10 participants.

The program begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and ends on the following Friday evening. Saturday departure.

Dates for 2008 Programs
March 30 – April 5
June 1 – 7
October 12 – 18

Cost per Person
$175

Required
• Valid photo ID
• Passport

Online registration form