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? 


 

Click here for a Peek at the People of Haiti:

People of Haiti 

 

Photo Gallery

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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

 

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


Sisters of Notre Dame De Lourdes in Grande-Bassin

  

Grande-Bassin

  

Fr. Tijua (left) and Fr. Elius (right)

 

 

More About Haiti

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