MARY BLOOM CENTER
"Organizational Structure The MBC organization comprises a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit corporation based in Seattle, Washington, and a legally recognized Peruvian non-profit foundation, based at the center's location in Puno, Peru. The American non-profit exists to provide funds to the Center and its programs. Father Philip Bloom serves as the center’s President, assisted by Maryknoll Father Robert Hoffman who works in Puno year-round, providing spiritual direction and financial accountability.
In the U.S., the Mary Bloom Center’s board of advisers works with Fr. Bloom to provide guidance and direction in the center’s mission, vision and development. Board members include Michael and Gregory Bloom, Melanie Bloom, Tonya Lindenau, Daniel O'Rourke, Anca Wilson, Patrick Albin and Linette Albin. The board has formed a Washington State non-profit corporation called the "Melvin A. Bloom Endowment Fund," which supports the medical and educational work of the Mary Bloom Center in Peru.
The Mary Bloom Center has a small staff headed by obstetrician Luz Marina Marron Roque. Dr. Ana Cotacallapa provides medical care and education for both the Center and surrounding rural communities. Professor Graciela Quiñones directs the Major Robert Lindenau Tutoring Program.
History Through its founding in 1994, the Mary Bloom Center brought together the love, effort and talents of a group of dedicated servants. As a Maryknoll Associate missionary in Peru from 1987 to 1994, Father Phillip Bloom met and worked closely with Canandian missionaries, Denis and Liane Bruneau.
Together with Peruvian obstetrician Luz Marron, the Bruneaus offered marriage and family classes to couples and young adults. In response to the program’s popularity, Father Bloom established a medical and educational center in 1994 to continue offering the classes and related services. In honor of his mother he named it The Mary Bloom Center.
1997 Denis and Liane served as volunteers at the Mary Bloom Center. Denis, an architect by profession, designed and built the MBC facility on an unused corner of property donated by the Vincentian Sisters. In 1998 the bishop of Puno officially inaugurated the new center.
Current Work The MBC provides varied support for Puno residents, responding to needs as they arise. Medicine, treatment, supplies, food, educational materials, toys, programs and more make up the scope of the center’s service to the people. The MBC works closely with the Vincentian Sisters ("Daughter of Charity") who run an orphanage and school on the same block as the Mary Bloom Center. The center has served as support for the orphanage, obtaining funds for building and operational needs of the Sisters. The Mary Bloom Center continues it’s important work in fertility, marriage and family education through regular class offerings and its association with WOOMB International.
The Major Robert Lindenau Tutoring Program, named for the husband of Tonya Lindenau who died in the service of the United States in October of 2008, provides tutoring for secondary students. The program provides a small stipend and a meal for area college students who serve as tutors.
Father Bloom encourages American laity to join him on pilgrimage to Peru, offering guided tours to learn about the culture and needs of the Peruvian people. During these tours, delegates often participate in service projects for the people of Puno" (Mary Bloom Center, 2014).
In the U.S., the Mary Bloom Center’s board of advisers works with Fr. Bloom to provide guidance and direction in the center’s mission, vision and development. Board members include Michael and Gregory Bloom, Melanie Bloom, Tonya Lindenau, Daniel O'Rourke, Anca Wilson, Patrick Albin and Linette Albin. The board has formed a Washington State non-profit corporation called the "Melvin A. Bloom Endowment Fund," which supports the medical and educational work of the Mary Bloom Center in Peru.
The Mary Bloom Center has a small staff headed by obstetrician Luz Marina Marron Roque. Dr. Ana Cotacallapa provides medical care and education for both the Center and surrounding rural communities. Professor Graciela Quiñones directs the Major Robert Lindenau Tutoring Program.
History Through its founding in 1994, the Mary Bloom Center brought together the love, effort and talents of a group of dedicated servants. As a Maryknoll Associate missionary in Peru from 1987 to 1994, Father Phillip Bloom met and worked closely with Canandian missionaries, Denis and Liane Bruneau.
Together with Peruvian obstetrician Luz Marron, the Bruneaus offered marriage and family classes to couples and young adults. In response to the program’s popularity, Father Bloom established a medical and educational center in 1994 to continue offering the classes and related services. In honor of his mother he named it The Mary Bloom Center.
1997 Denis and Liane served as volunteers at the Mary Bloom Center. Denis, an architect by profession, designed and built the MBC facility on an unused corner of property donated by the Vincentian Sisters. In 1998 the bishop of Puno officially inaugurated the new center.
Current Work The MBC provides varied support for Puno residents, responding to needs as they arise. Medicine, treatment, supplies, food, educational materials, toys, programs and more make up the scope of the center’s service to the people. The MBC works closely with the Vincentian Sisters ("Daughter of Charity") who run an orphanage and school on the same block as the Mary Bloom Center. The center has served as support for the orphanage, obtaining funds for building and operational needs of the Sisters. The Mary Bloom Center continues it’s important work in fertility, marriage and family education through regular class offerings and its association with WOOMB International.
The Major Robert Lindenau Tutoring Program, named for the husband of Tonya Lindenau who died in the service of the United States in October of 2008, provides tutoring for secondary students. The program provides a small stipend and a meal for area college students who serve as tutors.
Father Bloom encourages American laity to join him on pilgrimage to Peru, offering guided tours to learn about the culture and needs of the Peruvian people. During these tours, delegates often participate in service projects for the people of Puno" (Mary Bloom Center, 2014).