Join a group of volunteers and assist the Divine Word Missionaries in southeast Jamaica in their day-to-day ministries. Activities include:
The goals are to expose those interested in the missionary work of the Church to the day-to-day activities of some missionaries, to learn more about the Divine Word Missionaries, and learn more about Jamaican language and culture.
June 19 - June 27, 2023
June 19: Arrival and Orientation
June 20 - June 26: Mission Jamaica
June 27: Return to the States
The cost of the Mission Experience trip is approximately $1,000.
This includes air travel plus $400. The $400 covers the cost of housing, meals and travel while the group is in Jamaica. It also includes the cost of some supplies and materials for the housing project. Other travel is at the participant’s expense. Partial scholarships are available.
During your stay in Jamaica, volunteers will stay at St. Patrick Parish Rectory. Accommodations are modest, but adequate. Each volunteer will have his/her own bed, though some may be a mattress on the floor. The team prepares it's own meals from funds provided by participants. Most evenings will be spent with fellow volunteers and missionaries discussing the day’s experiences and learning more about the missionary work of the Church.
The Mission Experience trip is planned principally with Catholics in mind, but can accommodate people of other faiths under special circumstances. In addition, those wishing to participate must:
Please contact:
Mr. Len Uhal
Divine Word College Seminary
PO Box 380
Epworth, IA 52045
800-553-3321
luhal@dwci.edu
His mission is Our mission...Is it Yours? Let’s find out together!