The Center for Accompaniment and Recovery of Integral Development (CARDI), a socio-health project of the Augustinian Recollects in Mexico City, has completed another year uniting its mission and objective with that of the entire Church in this Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope”, which is now ending.
Throughout the year, in addition to the daily task and main mission of the project, which is the direct care of the beneficiaries, the families and patients of the public health network in the capital of the country, various complementary activities have been added.
Thus, in March, more than fifty volunteers reviewed each of the procedures and protocols for the services offered to beneficiaries (cafeteria, dispensary, personal hygiene, laundry, food). It was not only technical training, but also an opportunity to strengthen bonds and build team cohesion.
In April, the 27th graduating class of the Diploma in Thanatology program received their diplomas, with the message for the new graduates that their knowledge only truly matters when it is transformed into service. These individuals can now support, accompany, and help others through loss and grief.
In May there was the Voices for CARDI charity concert and, on the 10th, the special celebration of Mother’s Day; they, with their role, are the best companions for their patients.
In June, CARDI visited the Museum of Memory and Tolerance as a training and integration activity. Managers, staff, volunteers, friends, and collaborators had the opportunity to recognize themselves as sowers of humanity.
In October, the official accreditation processes took place with the authorities responsible for ensuring compliance with the law in the third sector. This was done transparently and demonstrated CARDI‘s good work.
That same month, the validation of the diploma programs through official certification was renewed with La Salle University Pachuca; and a roundtable discussion entitled “How to Choose Psychotherapy” was held on World Mental Health Day.
Martín Luengo, vicar of the Province of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine for Mexico and Costa Rica, took place. In addition to evaluating the situation of the project, he encouraged everyone to continue serving and accompanying the beneficiaries.
That same month, certificates and diplomas for Logotherapy and Volunteering were awarded. What was learned should not remain theoretical, but rather become a means and method of social transformation.
Formation, celebrations, and commitment have been key ingredients of 2025 at CARDI. The Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee has provided an opportunity for this socio-educational project of the Augustinian Recollect Family to give a unique charismatic and spiritual character to this jubilee celebration and ecclesial commitment to offering hope to humanity, especially the most vulnerable.
