History of the La Victoria Mission
Msgr. Lara's first trip,
Sr. Mercedes visits Nativity
1985
Nativity Parishioners increase financial commitment & Adopt A Child Program starts
1989
Medical & volunteer teams continue, increase to 6x/year
1990s
Dr. Daniel Figueroa hired to care for the medical needs of children
1990s
Construction projects begin with latrines & concrete floors
2001
Of One Heart Campaign helps build new Nutrition Center
2010
Nativity Your Trips continue, other parishes join
2015
1974
Nativity Parish begins support of La Victoria
1987
First missionary team of 8 doctors & dentists + Msgr. Lara, collab with Schoenstatts
1990
First Nutrition Center was built, operated by Sisters of Schoenstatt
1990s
Schools & Clinic built with help from Nativity
1999
Youth Trips begin
2015
First home built in LV by Claudine & Ken Boyd
2010s
Partners with La Victoria First Nativity Youth trip since the pandemic
2015
Collaboration with the Knanaya Catholic Congress of Central FL
2022
Tips resume after COVID-19 Pandemic
2024
First Youth Trip since pandemic
Remote mission work: PWLV sends funds to Schoenstatts, builds homes remotely, hires LV residents
2020
Nativity Catholic School increases support
2024
Hermana Natividad visits Nativity
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Launch of Adopt a Child 2.0
2024
