The Church of Mandastá

February 21, 2022
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This is the church of Mandastá, a community of Curarén.  The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and usually just called “Carmen.”

The first time I encountered this community was in August of 2018.  I had just been in Honduras as a missionary priest for two months.  The people of the community gave me a very warm welcome as I celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Confirmation candidates and then celebrated Mass.

This was also the first community where the Delegado road to meet me on his horse.