On August 14th 2021 at 8:39 in the morning, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti. The death toll has quickly rose to more than 2,000 people which includes tens of thousands of children and families on the poor island nation that have been left homeless and suffering. The generator we purchased for them was one of the things damaged by the earthquake. They are also in the middle of a hurricane at the same time. Tragically, one of the children they have cared for on a daily basis died and another one was injured. The Sisters and children have no place to stay now and are putting up a temporary shed for shelter.
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Nutritious Meals, Clinics, and Christmas with CFSOP!
February 2023
The Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor are endlessly thankful for your continuous support toward uplifting their community in Haiti! Your generosity helps the Sisters run a feeding program three times a week for 100 children who do not have an adequate source of food and potable water. They also run a mobile clinic three times a month to aid the sick residing in their community including patients affected by a cholera outbreak in the area.
The Sisters were also able to host a joyous Christmas party which included food, games, gifts, and entertainment. The children and their families had a jolly time and felt their spirits rise as they celebrated the Birth of Christ. We continue to pray they feel His love and experience the hope and light He brings.
Your Generosity has Shed Light in some of the Darkest Times
Summer 2022
The Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor thank YOU for showing mercy to God’s poor in Haiti. Unfortunately, the recent earthquake was followed by hurricanes and the flooding of the Mission Center. In the midst of natural disasters, violence escalated throughout Haiti, resulting in dozens of schools, medical centers, and businesses to remain closed. Many people have been struggling to find basic necessities such as food and medicine.
Despite these relentless challenges, the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor are trusting in God’s merciful love and care to press on and be a safe haven for the poorest of the poor. The sisters have faithfully continued their Children Feeding and Nutrition Outreach Program to feed hundreds of children, a Mobile Clinic Service for essential healthcare, and an Emergency Outreach Program to care for the most devastated families.
Your generosity has shed light in some of the darkest times in Haiti, allowing the poor to be fed, find safety and security, and to be treated with dignity. Soon, the sisters plan on rebuilding the Mission Center with your continued prayers and support.
“Thank you ever so much, our beloved CWM Family and Friends, for your kind support of our ministries and works. You are God’s Light shining upon us. May the good Lord reward you a hundredfold and fill you with His heavenly blessings and peace always!”
Feeding More than 300 Children!
October 2021
Thanks to your abundant support, we were able to help the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor conduct a feeding for more than 300 children! The CFSOP’s Children Feeding and Nutrition Outreach Program is on its way to resuming its mission of providing daily nutritious meals to the local children after being halted. Being able to feed these children a nourishing meal during this difficult time has been an incredible blessing, and the Sisters are endlessly grateful for your generosity.
Helping the Poorest Children who are in Urgent Need
January 2021
Many of the children and families in the 68 mountain villages surrounding our Queen of Mercy Community Center and Convent in Viloux, Haiti have suffered greatly – without food. The kind sisters of CFSOP have answered their call. Their Children Feeding and Nutrition Outreach Program helps the poorest children who are in urgent need of regular meals and vital health care.
Through the generosity of donors like you, Catholic World Mission helped feed the village children 3 times a week for five months. “We implore God’s merciful care and CWM’s kindness that this work of mercy may continue through God’s goodness and support.”
This Courageous Sister Needs Our Support!
Summer 2020
COVID-19 reached Haiti in March. Its impact has reached the Compassionate Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, a women’s religious order with whom the Missionaries of the Poor work closely. The pandemic has forced them to temporarily close their clinic, pause their program to feed local children, and layoff some staff. Many of the CFSOP Sisters have had to move to Jamaica to serve in a community there. Just one CFSOP, Sr. Devina, has stayed in Haiti to help the children the best she can. She asked to stay behind in Haiti because she couldn’t abandon the children. This courageous Sister needs our support!
Join us in praying for the MOP and CFSOP, and for their continued good work for the poor in Haiti and Jamaica.
“We are doing our very best to serve the community, especially at this time. Through God’s grace and friends like you, the CWM family of donors is giving us strength and hope in the midst of difficulties. You help us to continue our works of mercy among God’s poor and continue to build His kingdom. Please pray for us, especially our Haiti Mission.” – Sr. Rita Bandola, CFSOP
