An Inspiring Story of Survival and Success

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Catholic Relief Services cordially invite the public to a series of conversations with Thomas Awiapo.

Come listen to Awiapo's inspiring story of survival and success. Orphaned before the age of ten, Awiapo endured bleak poverty and hunger in his small African village until The Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program saved his life through a food program at a school started by CRS.

He eventually won scholarships to attend college and later earned a Master’s degree from California State University. Today, Awiapo works for CRS training community leaders throughout Ghana, where he lives with his wife and four children.

His story of initiative and his joyful presence has brought inspiration to thousands of people in the U.S. Awaiapo is visiting the U.S. to speak at schools and parishes during Lent and to thank U.S. Catholics for participating in CRS Rice Bowl.

There are five opportunities to meet Awaipo on Jan 29-31, 2018.

Monday, January 29

• 9:30-11:00 am, St. Michael’s High School, 100 Siringo Rd, Santa Fe (map). Please check in at school office. 
• 1:45-2:45 pm, St. Therese School, 311 Shropshire Pl. NW Albuquerque (map). Please check in at school office. 

Tuesday, January 30

• 1:00-2:00 pm, St. Pius X, St. Cecilia Fine Arts Center, 5301 St. Joseph’s Pl NW, Albuquerque (map).
• 6:00-8:00 pm, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 9502 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque (map).

Wednesday, January 31

• 12-1:00 pm, Catholic Center Sandia Room, 4000 St. Joseph’s Pl NW, Albuquerque (map).

For more info, contact the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Social Justice and Respect Life 505-831-8167 or justice@archdiosf.org