Today is the last day in the Haiti Solidarity Week which is sponsored by our diocese. According to the Haiti Outreach office, "This week gives us the opportunity to celebrate our relationships with the people of Haiti; increase our awareness of the people; culture and issues of Haiti; deepen our commitment to our twinning programs; pray for our brothers and sisters who live there; and advocate here for the changes necessary to bring justice to the people of Haiti." (For general information about Haiti click here to view a Haiti fact sheet.)

For many years, Holy Comforter Parish has had a twinning relationship with the parish of St. Michael's in Saltadère, Haiti. Over those years, our parish has had the opportunity of getting to know a little bit more about our brothers and sisters in Saltadère through visits to Haiti as well as visits from the priest of St. Michael's. In addition, we have had the opportunity to help our brothers and sisters through our prayer and monetary support. Very recently, through the generosity of parishoners at Holy Comforter and other parishes, the parish in Saltadère was able to build a much needed new school building.

Another important way that we can help is by sponsoring the children of St. Michael's parish. For only $12 a month, you can help one of the children in Saltadère by supporting his or her education at St. Michael's School. The money goes to cover school costs, such as basic supplies, clothes, teacher pay, and school lunch. You can exchange letters (in French) with your student and learn about your child's life in Haiti. For more information including a FAQ on the sponsorship program, and information about who to contact in order to participate as a sponsor, click here.