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La Gran Familia is an orphanage
ministering to abandoned and impoverished children who have been living in
the hills and on the streets of Cuauhtemoc. These children lived in
desperate and deplorable conditions. Many had been "thrown away" ... most
had no hope. Now, they are healthy, thriving children who have a lovely home
and a family who love and support each other. It was started in 1998 and
operated by Fr. Greg David-Spinks, until his untimely death on October 7,
2001.
Fr. Greg's legacy of faith and love is carried on by Goretty Lerma, a
teacher and assistant to Fr. Greg from the beginning of his ministry.
Goretty is the primary caretaker of the children as director of La Gran
Familia. She served on the vestry and is instrumental in the development of
the church at Cristo Rey. She shared Fr. Greg's vision for the abandoned
children from the beginning and has endured much persecution because of her
involvement with the church. |
