Haiti Ministry

Our Lady of the Rosary supports the twinning relationship of St. Thomas Aquinas and Holy Comforter with the parish of St. Michel in Saltadere, Haiti. Through prayer, visits to Haiti, and hosting the pastor of St. Michel for visits with us, the Haiti Ministry acknowledges our common bond as children of God.  We raise funds in support of the parish school, St. Michel clinic, clean water access, and microloans.

Activities to raise funds include: student sponsorship; and a Haitian craft fair (Advent). Past projects have included a dinner auction and a golf tournament. The Haiti Ministry meetings are held every two months. Yearly visits to our Haiti twin parish are a personal choice and are self-funded.

SPONSORSHIP: St. Michel School The school serves 500+ students from preschool to high school completion.  Sponsorships are $175 per year.  Please keep the students and their teachers in your prayers.  Some of these students are future teaching,  nursing and medical students. Thank you for your continued generosity.
HAITI MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION: Anne Knasel at  
[email protected]

Violence in Haiti & Emergency request: We hope to maintain open food supply routes; begin weekly purchasing of rice, beans, oil, & canned meats/fish for protein; build & maintain food and fuel reserve. Funds are needed to obtain needed diesel & rice & beans as refugee from gang violence put a strain on community resources.

Additional ways we will support our brothers & sisters:

• Use the funds raised at the 14th Golf Tournament to help sustain and expand food supply efforts.
• Raise funds for critical church repairs at the October Auction/Dinner.

Dan Wassilchalk is forming his committee & inviting back past participants. There are many opportunities to volunteer in support of this event. Dan’s contact information is 434-817-0442 [email protected].

Report on the activities of the World Day of the Sick
Title: Jubilee of the Sick in the Diocese of Hinche 

As part of the World Day of the Sick, which took place this year on February 11, 2025 the diocese of Hinche, under the leadership of its Bishop Monsignor JEAN, organized several significant activities in favor of the sick and people in vulnerable situations. These activities were inspired by Pope Francis' invitation to reflect on this occasion on God’s presence with those who suffer especially in three aspects that characterize it: encounter, gift and sharing. 
The World Day of the Sick in the diocese of Hinche was an opportunity to show solidarity and love for the sick and the most vulnerable. Through celebrations, training, health checks and support actions, the various activities organized made it possible to bring comfort and assistance to those who need it most. This day marked a moment of grace and hope, strengthening the connection between faith, health and service to others.
P. Herald JEAN, Diocesan Director.

For more information:  Report on the activities of the World Day of the Sick