oscar romero: “a voice for the voiceless”. archbishop of san salvador el salvador 1917 - 1980...

Oscar Romero: “A Voicefor the

Voiceless”

Archbishop of San

SalvadorEl Salvador

1917 - 1980

Archbishop Oscar Romero

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ARCHBISHOP ROMERO’s life and teachings

have had a profound impact on

people and communities all

around the world.

With your support, his

spirit lives on in the work of Caritas Australia today.

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“Nearly 30 years ago…Romero challenged all in the Church to be totally immersed in the lives of the poor.”

Deysi asks“Who in El Salvador today are the poorest of God’s poor if not individuals and families living with HIV and AIDS?”

““After After ArchbishArchbishop op Romero’s Romero’s death we death we were were afraid to afraid to speak speak outout

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because we saw so many people lose their lives and disappear.”

“However his death has sown a seed in the heart of many Salvadorans. Our challenge today is to continue to work to alleviate the suffering and oppression” says Deysi.

2005 marked the 25th

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He dared to speak out for his people.

Romero inspires us to make a difference.

What will you do today?

Caritas Australia www.caritas.org

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