Honduras Medical Mission Trip
Making a Difference in Honduras
For over 21 years, the Holy Family Honduras Medical Mission has brought together volunteers from multiple parishes to serve the people of Honduras. Our mission is to provide medical, dental, and vision care to communities with limited access to healthcare, while building meaningful relationships and sharing compassion, faith, and hope.
The mission is not just about medical care—it’s about fostering a sense of family among volunteers and with our Honduran partners. Each year, returning missionaries join new participants to serve, learn, and grow together in Christ’s love.
Highlights of the 2026 Mission Trip
This year, 29 missionaries from at least four different parishes joined us for our 21st annual trip. Eight were first-time participants, whose experiences were often the most profoundly transformative. The rest were returning missionaries, bringing years of knowledge and care to the team.
Over five days, our team treated 1,749 patients across six medical brigades:
- Adults: 1,200
- Children: 549
Preparation
Our journey began in July, with recruiting team members, coordinating flights with our travel agent, and working closely with our Honduran family at Sociedad Amigos de los Niños (SAN) to finalize in-country logistics. Throughout the fall, we gathered medical supplies and medications, and completed the necessary preparations so that when Mission Mass ended on Sunday, January 11, we were ready to pack our suitcases and depart just days later.
Travel
Bright and early at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, most of the team met at Hopkins Airport for our flight to Miami. Two team members from Louisville, KY, and one from Charlotte, NC, joined us there before we boarded our connecting flight to Palmerola International Airport in Honduras. Completing customs this year was quick and smooth, taking less than two hours. From there, we boarded buses for the four-hour journey to our home base, Nuevo Paraíso, the missionary compound where we stayed for the week.
The Impact
Our dentists treated 238 people, extracting 292 teeth, while our eye clinic distributed 1,372 pairs of eyeglasses, giving countless patients the gift of sight. The pharmacy dispensed 10,975 prescriptions, including medications for pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, infections, allergies, parasitic conditions, skin issues, and more.
Voices from the Mission
“Ten years ago, I took my first trip to Honduras, not knowing how it would change me. Today, I am humbled and grateful to have completed eight trips. Serving with Holy Family Medical Mission has shown me what it truly means to be a family. The bonds we form with our team and our Honduran partners are beyond words. The smiles and hugs we share with our Honduran family are genuine, impactful, and strengthen the relationships that make this mission so special.”
Joann Wirtz, returning participant
“As a first-timer, I was struck by the blend of US and Honduran volunteers, their stories, and the chance to see and serve our neighbors to the south. Their patience and faith in the midst of hardship is remarkable. Our faith calls us to share our time, resources, and talents, and the compassion of the team was moving. It was an honor to serve.”
Mark Bonfiglio, retired pharmacist and educator
“I was amazed by how well everyone worked together to provide medical care to people who might not otherwise have access. The gratitude and humility of the Honduran patients left a lasting impression. This experience humbled me and reminded me how much we often take for granted. God truly works in ways we don’t always understand.”
Brittaney Reed, dental hygienist
“My heart is full. It is amazing to see what can be accomplished when people work together with no competition, just humble service. The Hondurans were some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. The trip felt like family from the start, and I have memories I will cherish forever. This was life-changing.”
Celeste Dinzeo, pharmacy student
Join Us Next Year!
If you would like to be part of next year’s Holy Family Honduras Medical Mission, we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, including medical professionals, dental staff, pharmacy support, and general mission support.
Joining the mission is a unique opportunity to serve others, build lasting friendships, and experience the profound joy of giving and learning alongside a dedicated team.
For more information or to sign up, please call the parish office.