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The San Antonio Catholic University campus building on the work being done these days volunteers with the needy University of Peru, presented by the Archbishop of Arequipa (Peru) the training program, unique in the world, commissioned by the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the Vatican Pontifical Council for the training of those working in social and charitable work through the Catholic Church.
As the president of the Pontifical Council, Cardinal Robert Sarah, this project will provide training to the Catholic University of Murcia is a valid train people to be devoted to work in diocesan and parish Caritas national instrument and in other church organizations involved in charity work and volunteering.
This project was conceived in different meetings, which had to cap the Antonio Alcaraz meeting he had with the Holy Father at the Vatican last month, in which the Vice Chancellor Pope could explain the whole project.
UCAM Convention - Archbishop of Arequipa (Peru)
Related to this training, the UCAM has materialized today through this pathway an agreement for collaboration in training with volunteer Arzopispado Arequipa with the Catholic University will provide two international degrees, one in Pastoral Charity and another in Social Development.
Monsignor Javier Alba Del Rio, Archbishop of Birmingham, said that those obtaining any of the qualifications may also continue their education to obtain the Master's Degree.
He also commented that this initiative comes to cover the need to better train agents Pastoral Charity and members of institutions that promote social development.
Antonio Alcaraz, director of the International Institute of Charity and Volunteer John Paul II UCAM, presented the program and reported that it has the approval and encouragement of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum of the Holy See.
These programs consist of several modules and directions of specialization will be taught by college professors and guest lecturers.
"The character and blended training will also begin in other dioceses in Latin America, serving as a starting point for a larger project," said Father Antonio Alcaraz.
In addition, it also includes the performance of external practices to consolidate learning.
Monsignor Del Rio said it was not the first time you run a joint project with the San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, whose International Charity and Voluntary Institute John Paul II is Delegate in Peru.
"More than ten years ago we started to work together on program Volunteering in Peru UCAM and, at this time, several hundred students have spent their summer vacation free cooperating in various social development projects in our country.
"Also, before the Pope appointed me Archbishop of Arequipa, we perform together an inter-university Diploma in Voluntary and organized several International Days of Volunteering.'ve Recently issued a Master's Degree in Bioethics, which has benefited tens of Arequipa professionals. So I am witness to how well it works and why this university I have now invited to these programs, "said the Archbishop.
Volunteers
Along with Father Antonio Alcaraz, Arequipa reached an expedition of volunteers found on UCAM Peru doing social work and development cooperation projects in health care, educational workshops, evangelism and support in children's centers to help their reintegration society.
Source: UCAM
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