About 25 years ago Partnership in Mission of the Diocese of Joliet began a short-term mission trip in Sucre, Bolivia. It began with a concern for the lack of health care facilities for the poor people. With funds donated by our benefactors and other means, we were able to meet build and expand a hospital which is currently run by the religious congregation of St. John of God. In time the mission has expanded to construction works and outreach projects. Following that the partnership included an alliance with the Archdiocesan Catholic Charities which has developed some very important work with the poor in Sucre. Continue reading here . (Two minute read plus a couple really neat videos!)