Our Missionary in Belize: Father Juan Marentes

Father Juan Marentes and his wife, Isabel, have moved from their work in Peru and have been called to serve in Belize. Father Marentes will be the Priest-in-Charge of St. Andrew's Parish Church in San Ignacio and will work with St. Barnabas' and St. Hilda's Mission Churches. Father Marentes and Isabel will be helping expand the ministry of the church to the growing Hispanic population of Belize. Belize is officially an English speaking country, but Spanish is spoken by 50% of the population. Most people speak creole, Garifuna or Mayan. The average Belizean speaks at least two languages. Please keep Father Juan Marentes and Isabel in your prayers as they begin a new and challenging ministry.  Good Shepherd helps supports Father Marentes through the South American Missionary Society (SAMS).  He can best be reached through SAMS, PO Box 399, Ambridge, PA 15003.