Bent on the
Continuance of Bending
"the Moral Arc
of the
Universe Towards Justice."
Region
for the
Holy Margins
An Intentional Community of
Roman Catholic Womenpriests
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In Memory of
Maria Eitz
Maria was born in Germany at the beginning of WWII. She has lived in the United States since 1963. Inspired by a commitment to social justice, Maria devoted her life and her career to improving the lives of children locally and internationally. She was the founder and director of Medical Volunteers International. Maria had extensive experience developing human rights programs in Asia and Africa as always for the sake of children. The children and their parents were rendered vulnerable because of wars on the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe as well as natural disasters and famine. She adopted four children born during the Vietnam War and brought them to America. .
Maria was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest in San Francisco on 13 May of 2013. The following year she became pastor of Sophia in Trinity Catholic Community until 2021. Maria's courage and light serve as a beacon to all. She leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication and love for every child she has ever know. Maria's spirit was woven from compassion, love and grace to act with justice.
died. July 18, 2024
San Francisco, California
Experiences Accomplishments Recognitions
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Teacher, (high school and college)
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Founder and Director of Medical Volunteers International
(Thailand, Somalia, Sudan, Mali, Sri Lanka)
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Founder and director of Respite Care for Children
(special needs, refugees and marginalized, abused and
homeless)
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Operation Babylift (evacuation of children from Vietnam)
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Awarded Title: Humanitarian by the Ancient and Mystical Order of Rosae Crucis
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Award: "Lisa Fittko Preis" in Germany
(for accompaniment of refugees)
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Author of 5 books
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Testimonals
2015-2017
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Maria received her BA and Master's in Theology from Marquette University.
2011-2014
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2007-2010
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