St. Stephen the First Martyr Mission

OUR HISTORY: Our community held its first gathering in Lima during the Advent season of 1995.  A core group of seekers began to meet weekly throughout 1996.  In December of 1996, Fr. Mark Hodges and his family moved to Lima.  Fr. Mark began to serve weekly service at the Lima Y.M.C.A.  In February of 1997, the community had its first baptism. In January of 1999, His Eminence Archbishop JOB of blessed memory granted us “Mission” status and named us “Saint Stephen the First Martyr.” By June of tha...