Bolivia Mission 2024

Under the guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the LA Diocese Mission DOME is hosting its 4th annual mission trip to Bolivia December 20th to December 30th. We will be serving the congregation of Santa Cruz, Bolivia under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Youssef of Bolivia. Leading this mission will be Father Samuel Aiyad. This trip will focus on both Medical and Spiritual mission work; Spanish speakers are highly encouraged to participate.

  • Bishop Youssef

    His Grace Bishop Youssef of Bolivia has been serving in Bolivia since December 2002.

  • Father Samuel Aiyad

    Priest of t. pope Kyrillos VI church in Westminster, California.

Bolivia Missions

Check out the latest episode of Coptic Civilization, hosted by Dr. Michael Saad and Fr. Mina Ghebrial along with some of our missionary members who visited Bolivia over the years.

Trip Information

Trip Information

Included

Lodging (2-4 person per room), meals, transportation and mission work.

Attendees & Services

20 available spots for age 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Services will include visiting the Orphanage, Puerto Bush (homeless service), daycare, wood shop, Pope Shenouda’s medical center and much more

Visiting and serving in 4 churches (Saint Verena, Saint George, Archangel Michael and Santa Cruz El Torno Church)

Download the “Dulingo” app to start practicing Spanish

Cost, flight and deadlines

$750 plus Airfare

Once registration info and deposit received, you will be added to a communication group and will be provided with recommended flight info.

Registration is now open! you may select 3 payments of $250 each. The first payment must be submitted with registration by June 1st and final payment is due by September 20th.

If you have additional questions, please contact Nader Gad 760-702-0729

Additional information about Yellow Fever vaccines (maybe required) and Visas ($160) will be provided to individuals registered; in the meantime, if you have any questions, please call Nader Gad 760-702-0729

Registration is closed. If you would like to check for last minute cancellations, please call Nader 760-702-0729

Payment

First payment of $250 or $750 must be paid to reserve your spot by June 1st. Remaining balance is due by September 20th.

All payments and donations are tax deductible. Please email us at Copticdome@gmail.com for tax documents.

  • How can you help?

    The Church in the Bolivia is in need of medication and other medical supplies; if you would like to send items and you’re not attending, please contact Nader Gad 760-702-0729 for more information. If you would like to send a monetary gift, please submit it in the “payments and donations’ section above and we’ll be sure to deliver it for you. God Bless