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A Pilgrimage to El Salvador

A Walk Among the

Poorest of the Poor

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El Salvador

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El Salvador Quick Facts

Capital San Salvador

Size Slightly smaller than Massachusetts

Population 6,122,515 (July 2000 est.)

Arable Land 27%

Current Environmental Issues

deforestation; soil erosion; water pollution; contamination of soils from disposal of toxic wastes; Hurricane Mitch damage; earthquake damage

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Arriving in El Salvador

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Typical Street Scene

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Typical Street Scene

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The Retreat House

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The Retreat House Community

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Projects

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Views of La Linea

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Santa Gema

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A Community of Hope

Solidarity with the people of El

Salvadoron the anniversary of the martyrdom

of Archbishop Oscar Romero

March 24-25, 2001

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Four Martyred Churchwomen

Jean Donavan

"Except for the children"

Sr. Ita Ford, M.M. “I will walk with you"

Sr. Maura Clarke, M.M.

"Will I be faithful?"

Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U.

"An alleluia from head to

foot"

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