Solidarity Bridge
a lay medical mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago
At Solidarity Bridge, we’ve spent 25 years fostering health, hope and compassion. Rooted in the tradition of Catholic social justice teachings and a spirituality of solidarity, we work in partnership with committed professionals in Bolivia and Paraguay to increase access to safe, affordable surgery and other essential healthcare for our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Started in Evanston, in 1999, Solidarity Bridge is a direct response of the laity to the Gospel call to heal the sick. Together, our mission teams and South American colleagues strive to live the conviction that, as one human family, we are one – somos uno.
Celebration Mass at Holy Name Cathedral!
For 25 years, Chicago area parishes have been signs of hope in Bolivia and Paraguay for tens of thousands of patients in need of urgent medical care.
We give thanks to Holy Name Cathedral for celebrating our Silver Jubilee Anniversary on October 20th, and for praying for the lifesaving work that lies ahead.
Streaming: Missed our Anniversary Mass in person? CLICK HERE to watch the Sunday Livestream on YouTube. You can also watch from the Holy Name Cathedral Facebook page.
This 25th anniversary milestone inspires hope
For the patients we’ve served, this is a celebratory time to acknowledge their life-sustaining care. We hope they have felt God’s compassion and love through the healing hands of their caregivers. For all who still suffer from treatable conditions, this anniversary milestone inspires hope. We will continue to work toward a future where all people have equitable, timely and affordable access to care.
include solidarity bridge in your general intercessions
General Intercession
For all in need of healing care;
for our brothers and sisters around the world who lack access to essential surgical care;
for medical professionals struggling with the scarcity of medical supplies;
for Solidarity Bridge - our local medical mission - bringing needed surgical training and equipment to Bolivia and Paraguay.
We pray…
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
“We are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardship of any kind.” Pope Francis
Our mission is rooted in the tradition of Catholic social justice and a spirituality of solidarity. We seek a just, compassionate, and interdependent world. And that means that we want to be in relationship with you! We partner with area parishes seeking to be that tangible sign of hope in our world. Please consider ways we might serve your parish’s unique needs.
Contact us to learn more
Megan Kennedy-Farrell
Senior Director of Mission & Identity
847-328-7748
megan@solidaritybridge.org
Adult Faith Enrichment Programming
Speakers for Faith Sharing Groups
Mission Preaching
Training on the Principle of Solidarity and Its Application in Service Activities
Lenten Cause / Christmas Gifting
Financial Support (i.e. second collections, etc.)