Edita Eslopor is a member of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing, Manila Priory. Originally a social worker, she was attracted to the service of the rural poor. She is also a member of the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines, a partner institution of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines. As coordinator of community-based health programs, she facilitates the organizing and training of community health workers to manage a sustainable health care program for people living in poverty.

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The Socio-Pastoral Apostolate implements the missionary endeavors of the Manila Priory, the religious house of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters in the Philippines. SPA sisters serve those on the margins with efforts like the pantry pictured above.

A walk on the periphery

Sep 21, 2022

Walking has health benefits; walking towards the periphery boosts the health of our missionary endeavors. This is the work of sisters in the Socio-Pastoral Apostolate; they serve those who are marginalized.