This past month, the KBI was awarded a grant for educational programming, and Father Sean Carroll, S.J. received an honorary degree for his work with the KBI. We also share details about KBI presentations and immersion experiences. Valley Leadership Youth Grant: The KBI is honored and grateful to receive a Valley Leadership Youth Grant to support Kino Teens educational programming. Brophy College Preparatory student Tony Mattalino nominated the KBI for the grant, and board member Dora … [Read more...]

Our announcements this month include the KBI’s celebration of Easter; recent trips and presentations; and immersion experiences. In addition, the KBI congratulates Joanna Williams on completing her Master’s in Public Policy at Arizona State University. Holy Week: Lent and the week between Palm Sunday and Easter is always a moving time at the KBI. This year, as is KBI tradition, Father Samuel Lozano de los Santos, S.J., Director of Programs–Mexico celebrated the annual Pascual Mass in the … [Read more...]

This month, we share details about recent KBI travels and immersion visits in March, one of the busiest months of the immersion calendar. The KBI on the Road: Director of Education and Advocacy Joanna Williams visited Fordham University in New York from March 26–28; her upcoming trips include attending an April 23–25 meeting about Jesuit works related to migration in El Paso, and presentations at Seattle University, April 30–May 2. From April 5–7, Father Sean Carroll, S.J., Executive … [Read more...]

Learn about initial fundraising numbers from our Ninth Annual KBI Dinner; ways to participate in Ignatian Family Advocacy Month; KBI staff travels; and last month’s immersion experiences. Annual Phoenix Dinner: The Ninth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner, held in Phoenix on Saturday, March 9, drew over 425 dedicated supporters of the KBI, and raised a preliminary total of close to $200,000 for our aid, education, and advocacy programs. Look for highlights from this event—including the … [Read more...]