Please be sure to check availability of flights to GDL before applying.
When: March 25 – April 2, 2017
Where: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Who: Men from ages 21 and up with some tradesmen or handyman talents, who are registered parishioners of an FSSP apostolate. Must have a valid passport.
What: A week of prayer and work at Casa Cristo Rey of the FSSP. Each day will include Mass, the Rosary, a spiritual conference, and manual labor to help prepare the future house of formation of the FSSP in Latin America. In addition, it will be great time of camaraderie among Catholic men in a traditional Catholic culture.
Chaplain: Fr. Gerard Saguto, FSSP
Cost: $300 plus travel to Guadalajara
Transportation to/from the airport, food and accommodation will be provided.
Possible Projects: Remodeling a house that will become a convent for nuns who will assist the apostolate and the house of formation; interior painting; installing floor tiles; rebuilding part of an exterior wall. (Other possibilities will depend on the skills sets of those who apply for the mission.)
How to apply: Send an email to that includes a brief introduction of yourself, the FSSP parish you attend, and a list of any work skills/experience you may have. Have your pastor send a brief email recommending you.
Arrival: Plan to fly into Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Arriving before 2pm on Saturday March 25th.
Departure: Departing after 2pm on Sunday April 2nd.
Closing date: Closing date for applications is March 1, 2017. Applications judged on a first come, first served basis.
Group Size: Maximum 12. Minimum 6.