About Us

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, 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. Pope Paul VI canonized him in 1975 .

The mission of St. Juan Macias Missioners is to "Empower individuals and communities to be an oasis of faith, hope and love 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.

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

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Marina Serreno

Board of Directors

Tate Branch

Board of Directors

Caryl Gross--

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Lindsey Givens, Don Shell, Mark Silla, Tate Branch, Shirley Murphy, Julia Ferguson, Caryl Goss, Angela Verdoza, Marina Serrano

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

St. Juan Macias Missioners, Inc.