Why Haiti? Haiti is 800 miles off the coast of southeastern Florida. It is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Poverty there overwhelms the senses and violates our understanding of human dignity. Read more »

Where is Haiti? See map below.

Map of Haiti

Welcome to the Haiti Outreach Mission of the Richmond Diocese.

Since the mid 1980s the Diocese of Richmond has embarked on a global solidarity partnership with Haiti through its twinning ministry. Our Catholic faith tells us that every human being is made in God's image and likeness. As a result, we are all sisters and brothers in Christ. We are called to find Christ in every person and to follow his example of compassion toward those who are poor and vulnerable.

Our diocesan twinning program enables individuals and parish communities to encounter Christ in the impoverished people and land of Haiti. Through this relationship we can begin to uncover and understand the Paschal Mystery of Jesus' life, death and resurrection and to follow his example of compassion, healing and justice. Through simple acts of knowing, caring and relating to each other, we can contribute to the global healing of the human family.

We hope you will join us! 

Frequently Requested Information

Website for Twinning Information

A comprehensive Twinning Database is available on each twinning relationship between the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and Haiti to enhance communication and networking between twinning parishes.  The site includes the capability of allowing web browsers to query the database.  For example, information such as a list of the Richmond twins who have helped build schools in Haiti or who are involved in water projects or sustainable development projects can be accessed.  http://twinninginfo.rmc.edu

The Battaglia Fund

The Diocese of Richmond's Haiti Ministry has been bequeathed the amount of $80,000.00 from the last Will and Testament of Gaspare Battaglia to provide food and medical assistance for the poor of Haiti.  The Sustainable Development Committee is administering these funds through a matching grant program of up to $5,000.00 each.  Projects must meet the purpose of providing food and/or medical assistance to Haiti and the projects must be considered economically and ecologically sustainable.  The following links can be used to access:

                                    Further Grant Information

 

                                    The Grant Application

 

                                    A Sample Grant Proposal

 

                                    Grant Reporting Form    

 

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