High school students build houses in Manila

Trip amazes team members

The Holy Cross Regional High School mission team. Photos submitted.

The mission team from Holy Cross Regional High School travelled to Manila this year to build six homes for the poor. The communities of Avanai in Quezon City and Our Lady of Banneux Village in San Mateo benefited from the hard work of 33 students, six teachers, and Father Patrick Tepoorten, our spiritual guide. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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