By Indrawattie Natram
For centuries, the Catholic Church has been known for its effortless humanitarian services, especially reaching out to the most vulnerable in society.
On the Essequibo Coast, the St Francis Xavier Parish Roman Catholic Church in Charity continues to be the “life blood” of the region when it comes to effectively providing its services to the vulnerable communities in the area.
St Francis Xavier Parish, which is headed by Pastor Hugo Cardenas, is renowned for meeting communities’ needs by providing one hot meal to some 400 vulnerable students in areas of Upper and Lower Pomeroon and the Essequibo Coast. Along with feeding students, the church also facilitates a dormitory for male students who attend various secondary schools on the Essequibo Coast.
