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Join Casa Romero's 25th Anniversary Delegation to El Salvador
March 17 to 25, 2027
Who is this delegation for?
This delegation welcomes anyone seeking a deeper encounter with faith and justice — especially those committed to walking alongside Casa Romero's ministry for the next 25 years, including:
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Casa Romero program alums and board members
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Community and faith leaders
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Friends and volunteers of Casa Romero — new and old — &
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Young adults and anyone young at heart!
Program Cost
$1,500 for double-occupancy + airfare / per person
$1,660 for single occupancy + airfare / per person
Space is Limited | A deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot.
Sponsor a Youth Delegate
Would you like to be part of this journey but are unable to travel with us? Consider sponsoring a youth delegate! Your gift will help a young leader encounter Romero's legacy firsthand and carry Casa Romero's mission into the next 25 years. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact us.
The Encounter: Day by Day
the delegation booklet here...
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This itinerary is subject to change but reflects our intention to include the activities and encounters described below. Wednesday, March 17: Depart Milwaukee. Arrive in San Salvador. Settle into the guesthouse. Participate in orientation and opening reflection. Thursday, March 18: Explore root causes of migration with a Salvadoran economist. Visit the Monseñor Romero Center at the Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) and celebrate Mass in the chapel of the martyred Jesuits. Friday, March 19: Meet with family members of Salvadoran migrants who either disappeared or died during their journey to the US. Visit the 'Hospitalito,' the house where St. Óscar Romero lived, and the chapel where he was killed. Explore the 'Museum of the Word and Image,' an institution dedicated to Salvadoran culture, history, memory, and human rights. Saturday, March 20: Pay respects to the Maryknoll sisters martyred in 1980. Spend the day with the Guarjila community, known for their history of resistance and rebuilding. Sunday, March 21: Attend Palm Sunday Mass at the memorial chapel of the martyrs at El Paisnal. Meet with community members to learn the story of Fr. Rutilio Grande. Monday, March 22: Reflect and recharge. Enjoy a free day with an optional excursion to the beach at El Amatal, followed by a visit to El Boquerón and dinner overlooking the volcano at sunset. Tuesday, March 23: Attend a workshop on the history of nonviolence and violence in El Salvador. Visit the 'Memory and Truth' monument in Parque Cuscatlán, honoring the victims of the civil war. Visit the Church of El Rosario, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and a traditional market in downtown San Salvador. Wednesday, March 24: Participate in commemoration events marking the anniversary of St. Óscar Romero's assassination. Join a final group reflection. Discern our personal commitments and shared response to the needs of our time as people dedicated to the mission and ministry of Casa Romero. Thursday, March 25: Depart San Salvador. Arrive in Milwaukee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each evening, the group will gather to reflect on the day's activities and encounters and for an Ignatian Examen.
BIG READ
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About the Book
Solito is the award-winning memoir of Salvadoran poet Javier Zamora. The book recounts his journey from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine as he traveled without his parents to reunite with his family. Through his eyes, readers experience the hopes, fears, dangers, and acts of kindness that shaped a life-changing migration journey. Zamora's story reminds us that behind every immigration debate are real people, families, and dreams.
Why the Big Read?
National Migration Week, September 21-27, offers a special opportunity for faith communities to reflect on the experiences of migrants and refugees and on our call to uphold the dignity of every person. Reading 'Solito' together helps move the conversation beyond headlines and statistics, inviting us to encounter migration through the story of a child seeking to reunite with his family. By gathering in community, listening deeply, and reflecting together, we can better discern how God is calling us to respond with compassion, solidarity, and action. 'Solito' invites us to encounter migration not as an issue or debate, but as a human journey. Through Javier Zamora's story, readers are called to reflect on the dignity of every person, the importance of family, and our responsibility to welcome and accompany those on the move.