A Mission of Hope for 30 Years
Impact Report for the Calendar Year 2023
Thirty years of work and faithfulness to our mission has resulted in these accomplishments for the year 2023.
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Local RootsAs of 2023 year-end, over 21,500 people in Texas had been directly served by PCH.
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Supported by PrayerEach day, 114 committed Intercessor Volunteers pray for our work.
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Global ReachOur ministry & media impacted people in 63 countries around the world in 2023.
Parish Outreach
In 2023, we personally called 97 urban churches and 47 rural and mission churches in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, learning about their faith formation staff and welcoming them to partake in resources at no cost or low cost (donation-based) to support their evangelizing mission.
Creating Encounters with Christ
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TX Mission Council 2023 FebWe helped form 40 Texas diocesan and organizational leaders for evangelization at this conference.
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Boerne Public 2023 FebNearly 1000 of various faith backgrounds and ages participated in a 3-day parish mission, exhibition about the Shroud of Turin & Passion of Christ in Boerne, TX
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Educator Formation 2023 FebProvided spiritual formation for Central Catholic High School faculty & staff
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Homeschool Retreat 2023 FebInspired & educated Homeschool Co-Op students and parents for the Lenten season
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Pearsall Women 2023 MarPresented on spiritual renewal for Immaculate Heart of Mary parish Women's Conference in Pearsall, TX
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Shroud Mission 2023 AprAbout 85 of various faith backgrounds attended parish mission presentations about the Shroud of Turin & Passion of Christ at Holy Trinity parish in San Antonio
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Montana CWC 2023 AprPresented at Catholic Women's Conference in Helena, Montana
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Senior Enrichment 2023 MayGave local seniors "A Journey to the Holy Land" to enrich their relationship with Christ
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Castroville Shroud 2023 MayAbout 150 people of various faith backgrounds and ages participated in a 2-day exhibition about the Shroud of Turin & Passion of Christ at Castroville, TX community center
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Pearsall Men 2023 AugLed retreat for Immaculate Heart of Mary parish Men's ACTS Core Team in Pearsall, TX
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Uvalde Women 2023 DecSupported over 100 women in healing at Sacred Heart parish's Women's Advent Retreat
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Guadalupe Event 2023 DecSpiritual presentation on Our Lady of Guadalupe during Feast Day Celebration at St. Jerome Church in Martinez, TX
Connecting Faith & Reason
Our "Who Is the Man of the Shroud?" exhibition at Pilgrim Center of Hope opened to the public in 2023.
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Public Exhibition Open"Who Is the Man of the Shroud?" exhibition open Fridays 10am-4pm welcomed about 200 visitors May thru December 2023.
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Forming MissionariesTrained 8 Shroud Ambassadors to serve as missionary disciple volunteers at PCH and in community
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Parish SupportPartnered with St. Anthony Claret parish RCIA to support catechumens & candidates, and presented 3 parish missions in 2023
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Parish GroupsBegan hosting parish groups for special presentations on the Shroud of Turin
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Multimedia1000+ additional views of "Who Is the Man of the Shroud?" video episodes in 2023
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Shroud ReflectionHosted a Morning of Reflection about the Shroud & Passion of Christ attended by people of various ages & faiths
Building Up Individuals, Families
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Military WomenGave retreat for Women of the Chapel, Randolph Air Force Base
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Men's ConferenceGuided 230 men into a personal encounter with Christ, deeper understanding of the Mass & vocation
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Seniors' ConferenceEncouraged 129 senior citizens in their unique contributions to their communities & the Body of Christ
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Women's ConferenceLed 649 women to healing encounters with Christ & presentations for spiritual renewal
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Prayer for Holy LandHosted a prayer service for Holy Land peace at the start of the 2023 war
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Parish Staff RetreatProvided Advent retreat for Prince of Peace parish staff
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Monthly Saint EventsHosted monthly Socials with the Saints to introduce inspiring role models of faith to 51 individuals of varying ages & backgrounds
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Mornings of ReflectionRenewed 45 persons over three Mornings of Reflection at our Center
Hope Without Boundaries
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PodcastsOur audio podcast content received over 5,700 downloads in 2023.
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VideosOur video content received over 38,500 views in 2023.
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Ministry Leader WebinarsIn 2023, we began a webinar series to connect parish & ministry leaders with resources for their mission.
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Broadcast RadioWe produced a weekly radio hour "Journeys of Hope" on Guadalupe Radio Network stations in South Texas.
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NewspapersOur news updates & articles were included in San Antonio Express-News and regional & Catholic newspapers around Texas. Today's Catholic also featured our monthly "Living Catholicism" column.
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Social Media & EmailInspired, informed & gave hope to thousands through various social media platforms and emails
A Place of Refreshment
In 2023, we received significant contributions that allowed us to build a parking lot -- to accommodate our increasing number of visitors, as well as extensive landscaping, irrigation for flowers and trees, and a general face-lift of the entire property.
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Stations of the CrossRelocated Stations of the Cross and created a walking path around the Prayer Garden
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Reliquary NicheRelocated relics to a dedicated niche with pamphlet about saints & relic veneration
Building Up the Body of Christ
Pilgrim Center of Hope built up the Body of Christ in 2023 through three authentic journeys of faith, with small groups who are now sharing the fruits of their experience in their communities.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage 2023 Feb/MarPilgrim Testimonial: "Our pilgrimage was truly the most spiritual and moving trip we could have hoped to make. A true lifetime experience that rejuvenated our focus on Jesus and His life of sacrifice."
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Holy Land Pilgrimage 2023 May/JunPilgrim Testimonial: "I cannot tell you how much the pilgrimage with you this spring to the Holy Land has meant to us. God opened another dimension of his presence to me as I walked in the footsteps of Jesus with all our sisters and brothers."
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Marian Pilgrimage 2023 AugPilgrim Testimonial: "I hoped for a fruitful experience. What I received was a spiritual encounter that words cannot express adequately."
Trusted Ministry
Celebrating thirty years in 2023, Pilgrim Center of Hope had our anniversary celebration "Rejoice In Hope" and raised 100% of the event's fundraising goal to create a solid foundation for the coming year's ministry.
Our donors demonstrated their confidence in our mission with a 67% increase in Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) donations from 2022-2023.
I know that you have assisted so many to become closer in relationship with our Lord, the Saints and in knowledge of our Catholic Faith. We hold the Pilgrim Center of Hope Team in prayer and trust that our Lord will continue to guide your good work.
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