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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - HAITI MISSION


 

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Haiti Parish Twinning Program is to serve those in need in Haiti by:

  • encouraging linkages of Catholic parishes, institutions and individuals in the United States and Canada with parishes and institutions in Haiti
  • developing models for parish action
  • encouraging prayerful solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Haiti
  • providing resources and support in religious, educational, medical, and economic areas
  • promoting awareness among Catholics of the injustices present in Haiti and our Gospel call to respond

 

Where is Haiti ?

 

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  Walkway to the original church
  Coconut tree near the church
  Inside the current church
  Another view inside the current church
  Inside the original church
  Mango tree near the church
  Notre Dame de Lourdes grotto
  Closer view of Notre Dame de Lourdes grotto
  Nutrition Center
  Outside the original church
  Parish radio station
  Parish radio station
  Parish radio station
  Perre Anescar Fonrose
  School children on campus
  School children on campus
  Students on campus
  The original church in hillside
  The computer center
  Computers at the Cyber Cafe
  Another view of the Cyber Cafe
  View from inside the original church
  View of Grande-Bassin
  Another view of Grande-Bassin
  Young parish girl
  Children of Grande-Bassin
  Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
  Fr Joe at Notre Dame De Lourdes in Grande-Bassin
  Grande-Bassin
  Fr. Tijua(left) and Fr. Elius(right)
  Sisters of Notre Dame De Lourdes in Grande-Bassin

 

ECONOMICS

  • low income
  • high inflation
  • government bankrupt
  • elite control the country
  • exports of sugar, coffee, cocoa, cotton

 

INFRASTRUCTURE

  • infrastucture in major disrepair
  • electricity unreliable
  • water supplies and sewer
  • limited phone availability
  • 50-80% unemployment
  • 3% of forest remains.

 

EDUCATION

  • only about 1/2 attend school
  • Public education is free, but...
  • literacy rate above 15 years is 49%

 

HEALTH

  • infant mortality rate of 74/1000
  • life expectancy: 57 years
  • 663 institutions of health
  • in NordOest district: 22 institutions
  • fertility rate 4.7

 

 

ST. JOHN HAITI COMMITTEE

 

Fundraising

Dean Wilson

Rick Schaefer

 

Education

Jeannette Arias

 

Parish Liaison

Rick Schaefer

Peter Cashel-Cordo

 

Publicity/Outreach

Lennie McDaniel

Mark Thieman

Peter Cashel-Cordo

 

Health

Ann Motycka

Jeannette Arias

 

Executive

Peter Cashel-Cordo

Jeff & Dean Wilson

Rick Schaefer

 


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