A Pilgrimage to El Salvador
A Walk Among the
Poorest of the Poor
El Salvador
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
Arriving in El Salvador
Typical Street Scene
Typical Street Scene
The Retreat House
The Retreat House Community
Projects
Views of La Linea
Santa Gema
A Community of Hope
Solidarity with the people of El
Salvadoron the anniversary of the martyrdom
of Archbishop Oscar Romero
March 24-25, 2001
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"