Haiti
The Cathedral of All Saints has been invited to join the Empire Haiti Coalition. This coalition is comprised of St. John’s Episcopal Church - Troy, NY; St. George’s Episcopal Church - Clifton Park, NY; St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - Albany, NY; and the nonprofit To Love a Child - Clifton Park, NY.
The coalition works with “one” Episcopal Parish, the parish of the Holy Spirit located in Lascohobas, Haiti. “One” really means “six”. There is one priest, The Reverend Pére Jean Milor Medela (Father Milor), who has his home parish in the city of Lascohobas and then has five mission churches in surrounding villages. These mission churches are hours away from each other including several that require either a hike or a canoe to reach. To read more about the Coalition, how it works, and more click here.
Dean David Collum recently spent a week in Haiti. The trip had several goals: To learn more about Haiti, to bring back information to help the Cathedral evaluate joining the coalition, and to bring the love of Jesus Christ to those visited. Upon his return Dean Collum said, “I learned a great deal on the trip. It was an intense trip, I believe we can really help, and it is clear that the Lord is active in Haiti.” For more information on Dean David Collum’s trip click here.
Father Milor has asked The Cathedral of All Saints to sponsor the mission parish of The Ascension in the village of Poulé. This village is about an hour drive on some very rough roads from Father Milor’s home parish of The Holy Spirit. For more on the village of Poulé click here.
Haiti really needs our help! By teaming with the Empire Haiti Coalition and Fr. Milor we can make a real difference.
