Congregation of Christian Brothers

Lay Volunteers in Peru

Welcome to the of the “Congregation of Christian Brothers - Lay Volunteers in Peru” web page. We are a group of Catholics who are committed to a period of service within the various ministries of the congregation in Peru. Living in a community with Brothers and fellow volunteers, we seek to experience the Kingdom of Christ through prayer and service to those in the margins of society. The Christian Brothers work to improve education. Therefore, they are involved in different schools and that is where much of our activity is focused. Additionally, we participate in other ministries with groups such as the Associates of the Christian Brothers (a lay ministry group) and other organizations.

Currently there are volunteers in three locations in Peru. The Brothers operate a “Fey y Alegria” school in Canto Grande, a poor city on the outskirts of Lima. Dave Thiemann, a native of Colorado Springs is the lay volunteer that supports this ministry. He will be joined in April by Charlie Petro from the Tampa Bay, Florida area, who is presently completing language school in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

The Brothers also have a community in the jungle town of Moyobamba. Greg McCormack, a volunteer from San Diego, California, is a member of that community. His ministry is aimed at establishing relationships with street kids, keeping them away from dangerous activities and inspiring hope for their future.

Finally, a community in the fishing port of Chimbote provides a presence for the MundoMejor High School. Gary Mallalieu, a volunteer from Massachusetts is working with the English and Science Departments. Another volunteer, Gerardo Garcia, is part of the Religious Education Department.

Please visit the respective community volunteer pages to learn more about each ministry or each volunteer.