On January 15, 2017, the Apostolic Nuncio of Honduras, Monsignor Novatus Rugambua visited our Boytown, or Villa de los Niños in Spanish.
The Sisters and graduates of the Villa de los Niños Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico, prepared to start our service for the most needy children in Honduras.
On January 18, 2017, Monsignor Novatus Rugambua, also gave the blessing of the retreat house. After the Holy Eucharist the Apostolic Nuncio, and Rev. Mr. José Antonio Rodríguez García, secretary of the Apostolic Nuncio, together with all our Friends enjoyed a little refreshment.
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