A service in remembrance of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador will be held at Casa Marianella on Sunday, March 26 at 5:00 PM. The liturgy will be presided over by St. James Episcopal Church. Casa Marianella is located at 821 Gunter Street in Austin.
FELC has long accompanied residents of Casa Marianella who welcomes displaced immigrants and provides shelter and support services.
Archbishop Romero (1917-1980) was assassinated on March 24, 1980 while celebrating mass at the Chapel Hospital de la Divina Providencia in San Salvador. Archbishop Romero is a martyr of the faith, who strove for inclusion, liberation theology, and advocated publicly for the marginalized. Romero spoke out against social injustice and violence amid the escalating conflict between the military government and insurgents that led to the Salvadoran Civilian War.
After the service of remembrance, there will be a meal prepared and served by the residents of Casa Marianella.
For more information, please contact Todd Jermstad at tjermstad@austin.rr.com