Casa Hogar Santa Teresita

MANO members, together with parishioners from the Naval Amphibious Base Chapel in Coronado and other supporters, have provided assistance to Casa Hogar Santa Teresita Children’s Home in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Casa Hogar is operated by Sisters from the order of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart. For over 20 years,individuals and often busloads of volunteers go to Casa Hogar on a regular basis to help with building projects such as dormitory and classroom expansions, roof repairs, plumbing and kitchen repairs.

We have provided personal items, clothing and food for the children, beds, linens, school uniforms, computers, books and school supplies, medical treatment and other necessities, and provide much needed financial support to assist with their basic operating expenses.

Members of the Navy Chapel were instrumental in the building of the beautiful Chapel at Casa Hogar, which was completed in 2005 in time for the Christmas Mass and party. U. S. supporters often attend Mass there with the kids. Father Ted Borger, USN was instrumental in this project, as well as Father Bill Seipp.

We will mention here that in Mexico, the definition of an orphanage is different from that in the U.S. Although we call Casa Hogar a Children’s Home, kids are placed there for many reasons: some are true orphans, some abandoned, some kids have parents that simply are unable to care for them – with a high percentage of them in jail. As of August 2007, Casa Hogar is home to about 60 kids of all ages.

Kids are placed by the government for various reasons (such as homelessness), but no support is given to assist in their keep. Casa Hogar and the Madres can do their work only with outside assistance from friends like you.

Regular visits are made to Casa Hogar; if you wish to visit give us a call to arrange a time.

Take a look at our newsletter archive section for more stories about the children and Casa Hogar