Participants 2010
- Fr. Andrew C. Nguyen, Bronx, NY, arrives {AA 611 JFK 6:20pm} leaves {AA 622 JFK 7:40am} [Paid]
- Fr. Hung Peter Nguyen, La Joya, NM, arrives {AA 2167 DFW 7:20pm} leaves {AA 2166 DFW 10:05am} [Paid]
- Fr. Huong Nguyen, Sacramento, CA: arrives {Continental 1499 IAH 8:40pm} leaves {Continental 1490 IAH 12:50pm} [Paid]
- Fr. James Van Nguyen, Tulsa, OK: arrives {Continental 1499 IAH 8:40pm} leaves {Continental 1485 IAH 6:55am} [Paid]
- Fr. John Q. Tran, Long Beach, CA: arrives {Continental 1528 IAH 11:55am} leaves {Continental 1485 IAH 6:55am}} [Paid]
- Fr. Joseph Bang Doan, Houston, TX. [Paid]
- Fr. Joseph Duong Phan, San Leandro, CA: arrives {LR671 SAL 9:40am NOTE: not much time to take plane} leaves {LR670 SAL 5:25pm} [Paid]
- Fr. Joseph Thanh Liem, Atlanta, GA: arrives {Delta 415 ATL 11:45am} leaves 1:00p {Delta 412 ATL}[Paid]
- Fr. Joseph Tri M. Trinh, Philadelphia, PA: arrives {AA 2167 DFW 7:40pm} leaves {AA 1222 MIA 7:10am} [Paid]
- Fr. Louie Van Than, Boston MA: arrives {JetBlue 1695 MCO 11:40am} [Paid]
- Fr. Peter Hoa Nguyen (Vitus), Brooklyn Diocese, NY: arrives {AA 611 JFK 6:20pm} leaves {AA 622 JFK 7:40am} [Paid]
- Fr. Peter Hung Trinh, Chicago, IL, arrives {Delta 415 ATL 11:45am} leaves 1:00p {Delta 412 ATL}
- Fr. Than Vu, Baton Rouge, LA. arrives{AA 971 MIA 10:45am} leaves {AA DFW 9:40} [Paid]
- Fr. Tran Viet Bac-Hai, LA: arrives {AA 971 MIA 10:45am} leaves {AA DFW 9:40} [Paid]
- Fr. Victor Cao, Flusing NY: arrives {AA 611 JFK 6:20pm} leaves {AA 622 JFK 7:40am} [Paid]
- Fr. Vincent Toan Phung, Englewood, CO: arrives {AA 2141 MIA 9:25pm} leaves {AA 2166 MIA 9:40am} [Paid]
Considering Attending
- Deacon Michael Nguyen, Houston TX
Contact Information
Apostolic Nuncio of Costa Rica
ON LINE REGISTRATION
If you want, you may register On Line for this course. Please click the icon to do so.
Program Goals
- Provide a learning environment for priests seeking to master the basics of the Spanish Language.
- Foster a better understanding of the Hispanic Culture.
- Discover ways of integrating the Hispanic heritage into parish ministry.
- Foster priestly spirituality by the celebration of the Eucharist, the Liturgy of the Hours and creating spaces for personal prayer and meditation.
- Experience the local Church through special ecclesial encounters.
- Make this experience a true source for renewal and rest.
- Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
Payment
Please make checks or money orders payable to “Vietnamese Priests”.
Send payment & Registration Form to: Fr. Rolando Fonseca, P.O. Box 356, Marfa TX 79843.
Email: pura.vida.course@gmail.com
Registration Form - Program Cost: $1,635.00
Spanish Course for Vietnamese Priests in Costa Rica
August 30 - September 16, 2010
Deadline for Registration: July 30, 2010
Visa Requirements
If you are a U.S. citizen, then you don’t need anything except your passport. If you are a U.S. Resident Alien, then you will need to bring your passport and Green Card with a letter from the Nunciature stating the purpose of your visit to Costa Rica. This letter will be provided for you before your departure. If you are not a resident alien then you need a visa to enter Costa Rica. With the same letter from the Nunciature, you could request this visa in the U.S.
Flight Arrangements
You can make flight arrangements using an internet connection. The airport code is SJO (San Jose, Juan Santamaría International). Make sure you don’t confuse it with San Jose, California. Good places to look are Orbitz, Kayak or Expedia. We expect all priests to arrive on Monday, August 30th anytime during the day. Also, departure should take place anytime on Thursday, September 16th. Please email Fr. Rolando Fonseca with flight plans to keep an eye on you. Hotel Herradura does provide transportation to and from the San Jose airport. More detailed information will be provided for you as the time draws near. Notice that there are several night flights: from Denver into San Jose which gets in around 6:00am; from Los Angeles arriving early in the morning. Houston and Dallas have direct flights as well as Miami and Fort Lauderdale Florida. Newark also offers direct flights along with Atlanta, Georgia. Phoenix has a direct flight as well.