In January of 1991 the "Natividadof María" missionaries, received from the "Comboniano" missionaries, the responsibility of managing the "Ciudad de los Niños de La Paz".
Father Fernando Quezada Covarrubias and Zenaido M. Casillas took on this responsibility, Father Fernando became Rector from 1991 to 2000, and again for a second term, from 2004 to the present.
Born Fernando Quezada Covarrubias on February 20, 1961 in La Rivera, Jalisco and ordained June 13, 1990, Father Fernando has been our guiding hand for 12 of the last 17 years. He is not only beloved by the children, but is also admired and respected by the community at large. He has been instrumental in raising public awarenes to the needs of the children.