Letters of Thanksgiving from the desert

Sister Concetta Banez, right, shares a meal
with members of the Providence in the Desert family.

Sisters Carol Nolan, Loretta Picucci and Concetta Banez bring their teaching skills and passion for justice to the deserts of southern California in their ministry with Providence in the Desert. There they teach English and provide for needs of immigrants who make up some of the poorest residents of the United States.

Below, some of the Providence in the Desert family share their thankfulness for Providence in the Desert in their lives.

"I’m [grateful] that they gave us the privilege to learn [English]. … I thank God for putting these wonderful mothers [sisters] in our path." Guadalupe
　
"…[I] want to thank them because now I can help my child with homework …" Brenda
　
"…[through] Providence in the Desert our lives have changed in the way that we are more confident that when we need to make any arrangements or business, we are sure that we know what is the best for us, because we can understand better our options." Miguel and Berenice
　
Read the full letters of how this transforming ministry has made life easier for the immigrants they serve.