GATE offers cultural immersion programs, women's spiritual quests and pilgrimage opportunities in Latin America and Europe. 

Our mission is to create an awareness of other cultures and their realities
through people-to-people connections.  
We offer the opportunity to learn from the poor, as well as, from social
analysts, teachers, theologians and economists.  The program connects
participants with marginalized who, despite struggle, find hope in their reality.
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  Global Awareness Through Experience

       Welcomes people from all faith traditions.
       Stands in solidarity with the global community.
       Allows the traveler to approach a people as pilgrim, in deep respect for their culture and history.
       Shows life through the eyes of the poor, women's groups and grass roots communities.
       Offers insight into the implications of global economics and politics.
       Integrates each day's experiences with dialogue and reflection.
       Draws on its 25 years of experience to offer opportunities to speak to the heart and soul...that can change one's life.
 
"Our destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."  -Henry Miller


Introducing Kirkridge

The Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center focuses on social justice issues. 
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Immigration Perspective

Read a recent article on immigration issues written by Marie Des Jarlais, FSPA.   
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