Distrito Histórico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America

Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

1. Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En memoria del Padre
Conrado de la Cruz C.I.C.M.
(Congregación de la Corazón Inmaculada de María)
y
Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo
que el dia
1 de mayo 1980. Fueron
secuestrados en esta esquina.

English translation:
In memory of Father
Conrado de la Cruz C.I.C.M.
(Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary)
and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo
who on May 1, 1980 were kidnapped from this intersection.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1980.

Location. 14° 38.528′ N, 90° 30.691′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histórico. It is at the intersection of 6a Calle and 8a Avenida, on the right when traveling east on 6a Calle. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Memorial to the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 (about 180 meters away); National Day of Dignity for the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (about 180 meters away); Tragedy of the “Virgen de la Asunción” Safe Home (about 180 meters away); Alberto Velázquez (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); First Cathedral in Guatemala City (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Presidential House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Shopping Arcade (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.

Regarding Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo.
Father Conrado was born in Baguio, Philippines, on July 27, 1946. He entered the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1965. He made his first vows on June 29, 1966 and was ordained as a priest on December 28, 1971. On August 15, 1972, he received his missionary nomination and on December 13 of the same year he arrived in Guatemala. He worked in the parishes of San Cristóbal, Diocese of Las Verapaces, and the port of San José, Escuintla.

In February 1979 he was appointed as parish priest of Tiquisate where he dedicated himself especially to pastoral work with poor and humble people from the farms and villages.

For

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

2. Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo Marker

The Guatemala City Cathedral can be seen in the distance. The Central Market (Mercado Central) is to the left.

preaching truth and justice he was sequestered on May 1, 1980 at the corner of 8th Avenue and 6th Street of Zone 1 (a few steps from the National Palace and the Archiepiscopal Curia). According to witnesses, the kidnappers were six men, armed, who took him along with his collaborator and friend, Herlindo Cifuentes, in a gray Toyota jeep. Since that date, nothing has been known about them. Translated from the CICM website at https://cicmjpic.org/martires/

Conrado de la Cruz image. Click for full size.

3. Conrado de la Cruz

Photo courtesy of CICM

A previous Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo Marker image. Click for full size.

4. A previous Conrado de la Cruz and Herlindo Cifuentes Castillo Marker

This previous marker was stolen at some point and replaced by the current marker made of stone. The text of the previous marker is the same as the current marker. Photo courtesy of Mapeo de la Memoria at http://mapeo.memorialparalaconcordia.org/article.php?id=83

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,174 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.