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 + DR First Lady Donation 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 is created as a 501c3
Nonprofit Organization
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
Board Expanded
Clinic Roof is replaced by donor​
Launch of Sponsor a Child
Divine Mercy Building Fund is Established
2024
2025
Multiple mission trips from multiple parishes
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Hermana Natividad and Sr. Catherine visit with PWLV & Nativity Parishioners
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Construction begins on the 2nd Floor of the Nutrition Center
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Building workshops for men of La Victoria begin
