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
