Contributed by Deacon Steve Herrera
Adapted from an article published by Shinnyo-en Foundation

Four Shinnyo-en Buddhists, one Zoroastrian and five Catholics embarked on an interfaith journey in New Mexico this summer, sponsored by Shinnyo-en Foundation in partnership with Notre Dame High School. They visited various places of worship and met religious leaders at the Sikh Gurdwara, a Jewish Synagogue, a historic Catholic Church and various others. In addition, the group visited Santa Clara, Taos and Acoma pueblos and learned about their indigenous cultures. Each evening there were one-on-one conversations, and the teens shared their faith traditions with one another. As the week-long Teen Interfaith New Mexico Immersion Program unfolded, the ten teenagers, who began as strangers, became life-long friends. Read the full article or watch a video.