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

News & Updates

Recent Newsletters

Container Ship Date in April
The Diocese of Richmond organizes occasional sea containers to Haiti. The next container is scheduled for the second week of April 2008. Read more »

Haiti Gathering
The Annual Haiti Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 from 8:45 am to 4 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlottesville. Download the flyer/registration form (PDF)

Win a Round Trip Airline Ticket to Haiti
Travel Agents International is once again donating a round trip airline ticket to Haiti to be raffled off at the Haiti Gathering on April 5th.  Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or six for $25.00.  To purchase tickets contact Patrice Schwermer pschwermer@richmonddiocese.org.

Coming Soon!
A comprehensive Twinning database is in the works. The database will include information on each twinning relationship between the Diocese of Richmond and Haiti and enhance communication and networking between twinning parishes. An added feature will include 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 micro credit loan programs can be accessed.