The Center for Global Education (Augsburg College) is offering an international travel seminar in El Salvador with a Christian theme. CGE has offered such cross-cultural seminars since 1982.
Romero: Thirty Years a Martyr
March 19-28, 2010
In his day, Archbishop Oscar Romero courageously used his position to further the cause of human rights and peace in El Salvador. On March 24, 1980, Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass. Thirty years later, his vision for a peaceful and just El Salvador lives on. Join this travel seminar and take an in-depth look at the life, church, martyrdom, and continuing influence of Monsignor Romero as well as the current realities of El Salvador. You will join thousands of others in attending activities commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of Romero’s martyrdom. You will meet with various leaders and Salvadoran organizations to discuss the continuing impact of Romero’s life and work on the social fabric of El Salvador. Application deadline is December 14, 2009.
A bit of background on Romero:
Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (August 15, 1917– March 24, 1980) was a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in El Salvador. As archbishop, he witnessed ongoing violations of human rights and started a group which spoke out on behalf of the poor and victims of the Salvadoran civil war. In 1980, he was assassinated by a right-wing group headed as he finished giving his homily.
In 1997, a cause for beatification and canonization into sainthood was opened for Romero, and Pope John Paul II bestowed upon him the title of Servant of God. The process continues. He is one of the ten 20th century martyrs who are depicted in statues above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey in London.
