Superiors from México Central share what they learned from the earthquake

Almost a month after the earthquake of 8.2 degrees that took place on Sept. 7 in Mexico leaving the Marist work of Ixtaltepec nearly totally destroyed, the superiors of México Central have published a letter dedicated to the Institute.

In it, the provincial superior, Brother Jose Sánchez Bravo, and the vice provincial, Brother Javier F. Salcedo Camerana, underscore that “the reconstruction of the Marist house of Ixtaltepec is something that is our duty exclusively, as Brothers.”

“We believe that we cannot nor should use the resources that people of good will and who trust in us are depositing to support the reconstruction of schools or houses in Oaxaca,” they wrote in a letter published on Oct. 2 at the City of Mexico.

The Brothers also took the opportunity to share what they have learned these days like being grateful, having faith and hope, being charitable, joining forces and discerning.

To read the full letter, click here.

A special account has been opened for donations for the reconstruction or repair of schools in Oaxaca; its first aim will be to establish 20 provisional spaces, while the Internado Guadalupano and the Asunción Ixtaltepec Bachillerato are rebuilt. We invite you to join this initiative and solidarity with who else needs it.

FMSI has also opened a bank account to gather donations for the Marist work at Ixtaltepec. These are the two optional bank accounts below to donate, either directly to the province of Mexico or via FMSI.

MEXICO
Cause title: PATRONATO NACIONAL DE ALFABETIZACION Y EXTENSION EDUCATIVA A.C.
Bank account: CUENTA BANAMEX: 5771432
Branch office: 7011
Interbank clabe: 00218071157714327
Swift code for foreign deposits: BNMXMXMM

FMSI (Fondazione Marista per la Solidarietà Internazionale Onlus)
c/c bancario n.100000125288
Banca Prossima
IBAN: IT70M0335901600100000125288
BIC:BCITITMX

For foreign counterparts not belonging to the SEPA Area:
BIC Code: BCITITMM 
For further credit to BCITITMX
IBAN: IT70M0335901600100000125288
Cause title:  EMERGENZA MESSICO