Panama Mission

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Wally Kasuboski came to the Torti-Wacuco-Ipeti area in 1988. This section, close to the Columbian border, is equivalent to the "Wild West" of the United States after the Civil War. Many seeking a new life migrated into this virgin territory. School and hospital facilities were almost unheard of, roads were rutted mud trails, polluted water caused sickness and death and suitable employment was difficult to find. Wally, who had received his law degree and had previously worked in Nicaragua, addressed the problems of his new vast congregation. He build a catechetical center, established road and home construction crews, initiated water projects, and created a fishing industry for the Kuna indian tribe. Wally also became a leader in establishing schooling and medical care. His friends have established a web site at http://www.frwally.com/.

Photos

Wally Kasuboski (wearing blue cap) has used his skills to help people make roads, build water systems, involve people in making more accesible housing for the poor, teaching others trades, etc. Wally's gospel vision is social.

Dedicating a new road to help farmers bring their products to market. The American Ambassador, Linda Watts, was present.

Opportunities to learn new trades, and help keep machines working!

New type of accesible housing for the poor

In the mountains looking for an adequate water source to connect more families to safe
drinking water

In the Chepo mission, there are four different indigenous tribes. Wally celebrates baptism and eucharist in the Guadalupe chapel of the Embera Indians.

Young girls in their colorful attire

Wally singing along side the first woman Indian Chief. Casama Omaira is a catechist,
a Delegate of the Word, and frequently leads religious services for her people.

Wally baptizing.

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