The District of Perú hosted the dedication ceremony for the Father David E. Farrell, C.S.C., Pavilion on May 12, 2018 at the Pavilion in Canto Grande, Perú. The facility bears Fr. David Farrell's name and honors his legacy and is located in the Canto Grande community outside of Lima, Perú where the Congregation has served since the mid-1970s.
Pictured below are Holy Cross priests and lifelong missionaries, (left) Fr. Phil Devlin, C.S.C., and (right) Fr. David Farrell, C.S.C., unveiling the donor plaque at the Dedication Ceremony on May 12, 2018. Fr. Devlin was the first director of Fe y Alegría 25 School and has served there since Holy Cross began their ministry there 40 years ago. Between these two missionaries, they have given over 70 years of service in Perú.
The Pavilion is a semi-enclosed, multi-purpose facility for use by all the Holy Cross ministries in Lima. It will serve in so many ways to be a true center for parish and school activities, sports, cultural events and many celebrations of the sacraments.
We are grateful to all who have been an important part of this project - it will serve the community there for many years!
Before the construction of the Father David E. Farrell, C.S.C., Pavilion, all large-scale gatherings had to take place outdoors on the dry and dusty fields surrounding the school. The Pavilion is the only structure of its kind in this sector of Lima.
Fr. Farrell attended and was accompanied by others from the province with ties to the Holy Cross mission in Perú, as well as representatives from the Congregation and Holy Cross Family Ministries.
Among the guests at this celebration were a number of the donors and long-time friends of Holy Cross in Perú .
¡Gracias a todos y todas por su colaboración con este proyecto hermoso!
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Photos Provided by: Bob Hannon, Joe Spiak, Peru Photographers.