About Us



Saint juan macias, o.p. (1585-1645, feast day – Sept. 18) Lima, Peru





Juan Macias is know as the patron saint to the poor. He would rise at 4AM and load his donkey and wagon with food, clothing and medicine to bring to the poor. He was also know for his love for the prayer and the Rosary and giving wise council. He was born in Ribera, Spain in 1585, to a noble family and was orphaned at a young age. John went to Peru to work on a cattle ranch before entering the Dominicans at Lima as a lay brother, assigned to serve as a doorkeeper, or porter. He was known for his austerities, miracles, and visions. Juan cared for all the poor of Lima, dying there on September 16, 1645. Pope Paul VI canonized him in 1975 .






BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SAINTJUAN MACIAS MISSIONERS, INC: Mark Silla, LPCC, MAPS -Director,/ Cristina Romano, Jennifer Thiel, RN, Steve Theil -PA.
ON THE MOVE BOARD: Lindsey Givens, Don Shell, Mark Silla, Paula Givens, Crystal Muniz, Maria Vasquez



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Mark Silla, LPCC, MAPS, Director SJM



Crystal Muniz, Board Member



Don Shell, Vice President



Stev e Theil , PA -Medical Advisory



Maria Vasquez, Board Member



Paula Givens-Board Member



Lindsey Givens-Advisory Chair



Cristina Romano-SJM Board



Jennifer Theil RN-Medical Advisory



The mission of St. Juan Macias Missioners is to "Empower individuals and communities to be an oasis of faith, hope and love in christs through programs of counseling, pastoral care and training, retreats resources to prevent homelessness and bring about systemic change to improve lives."
We value the inherent dignity of all life from conception until death, We base our works and actions on the salvific grace of Christ and the Holy Scriptures. We uphold and respect all walks of life and cultures without discrimination of creed, gender or personal life styles. We work to build bridges of healing and love through all we do and empower others to find their own creative voice, gifts and talents to carry the mantle of leadership in shepherding souls.




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P.O. Box 911 Artesia NM 88211 (575) 708-0033


St. Juan Macias Missioners, Inc.