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Passionist Mission in Haiti

Dear Friend,

I recently received an update from Fr. Hugo Esparza-Pérez, CP, on the programs that are growing in our mission in Haiti. I would like to share his updates with you:

San Pastoral Pasyonis Haiti (SPPHaiti)
January 2021

SPPHaiti is a non-profit initiative of the Passionist Community in Haiti. Our vision is to become many hands and one-heart as we carry out our mission to create local alternatives to SERVE, UPLIFT and EMPOWER our neighbors in Port-au-Prince.

This work began in 2017. Through relationship building with our neighbors, a few of their needs were addressed. We began helping people better the quality of their homes by sharing building materials with them. We also began to address the needs of the sick in the community. Through this work, other possibilities were addressed like the lack of toilets or latrines, easy access to water and the fact that the majority of children are not in school because of the lack of money. This prompted us to open a physical space for the community in order to carry out our initiatives. Hence, SPPHaiti was created.  You can learn more about our work through our webpage.

These programs and initiatives include:

Pi Pre Fanmi (Prepared Families): This is our food solidarity program. Every month, we share food with 100 vulnerable families. Each family is asked for a small donation. This donation is used to buy building materials to help some of these same families better their houses.  So far, we have been able to fundraise enough money to continue this program until May 2021. We need $3,000 USD per month to keep our program going.

Konbit Pierre Toussaint: This is a yearlong internship for Haitian University Students. Through a monthly stipend, training and community building with these interns help our weekly Adult Academy and our Children’s’ Program, Little Stones. Our goal for 2021-2022, is to be able to have 10 interns to help us serve. We need to fundraise $1,500 USD per intern.

Little Stones Program: We strive to create a weekly space for our children (6 to 17 years old) through human and religious formation. We offer breakfast every week for over 100 children and for 25 adult volunteers. The cost for our program is of $300 USD per week to keep our program going.

This mural is the fruit of the reflection of our young in our Little Stones Program. After they studied the violent context of our country they decided to put what they learned through art.
To love Haiti: You must love its culture, its people and land.
To NOT Kill Haiti: Is to construct, to protect and better the country.

Akademy SPP: This is our Adult Academy for men and women learning basic academic skills. We serve 25 adults in different levels. We also have a basic computer skills class. Our goal is to have 20 laptops to continue our service to our youth and adults (so far, we have 7 laptops).

Menm Kontre (Lazed Hands): This initiative is for entrepreneurs. After formation in basic business planning, a total of 5 workshops, we seed $400 USD for our participants to start or continue their business. We ask for a return of 25% of our seed money. So far, we had 6 women go through our pilot program. Our goal for 2020-2021 is to work with 5 entrepreneurs.

Kay Sen Gabriel Ospitalite: Our hospitality house is an initiative that will begin in February 2021. We will open our Ex-seminarians’ house for young women who are studying or working in our area. We have a safe and dignified space for at least 10 young women. We will offer a living space in exchange for 5 hours of work per week.

Our young women from Kominote Rit-Naomi participated in a workshop to end violence against women in Haiti.

Konminote Rit-Naomi: This is a support group for young women. In the spirit of Ruth and Naomi, from the Bible, our young women help each other develop a dream and reach it for their life. Our commitment is to help these young women secure scholarships to further their academic life.

Kominote Ebe-Nassi (from Slaves to Princes): This is a support group for young men who are searching for masculinity that is life giving for all. Our commitment is to help these young men with scholarships to further their academic life.

Father Hugo Esparza-Pérez, CP
Haiti, January 2021

Let us all pray for Father Hugo, the people of Haiti, and for success and continued blessings on the important work he is doing in Haiti.

If you would like to contribute to Father Hugo’s work, click here to donate and select Haiti – General Fund.

Yours in Christ's love,

Father Michael Higgins, CP
Spiritual Director

IAC-CRI

The Diary of St. Paul of the Cross

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The Spiritual Diary of St. Paul of the Cross

From Volume I of the English translation of the Letters.

DIARY ROUSE 200

The Spiritual Diary of St. Paul of the Cross

Silvan Rouse, C.P.

DIARY MERCURIO SUCHER 200

Diary of St. Paul of the Cross

Roger Mercurio, C.P.,

Fred Sucher, C.P.

DIARY LENZEN 200

Spiritual Discernment in the Diary

Fr. Gregor Lenzen, C.P.

DIARY STUDY GUIDE 200

Diary Study Guide

Deacon Robert Link.

Jubileo Pasionist – Español

Jubilee Video – English

Celebrating the Feast of St. Paul of the Cross

Please enjoy this special message from Father Joe Moons, CP, Provincial Superior, and the presentation by Father David Colhour, CP, on the ministry and mission of the Passionists.

Nicholas Divine, CP, Ordination to the Diaconate

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Nicholas Divine, C.P., and four Franciscan Brothers were ordained to the diaconate by Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic of Chicago, Illinois. The ordination ceremony was held at St Clare of Montefalco Chapel of St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago.

Nicholas Divine, C.P., makes the diaconate promises to Bishop Bartosic.

Bishop Bartosic’s laying on of hands over Nicholas Divine.
Nicholas is dressed in the deacon’s vestments by Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P., Director of Students for CRUC.
Nicholas receives the Gospels from Bishop Bartosic.
Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P., and Nicholas Divine, C.P.
Nicholas with other Passionist students studying at Catholic Theological Union (CTU). (l-r): Soohoon Hur, Conor Quinn, C.P.,(PATR); Phillip Donlan, C.P.; Nicholas Divine, C.P., and Cristian Martinez Montalvo, C.P., (PAUL).
Some of the members of St. Vincent Strambi Community.  (l-r, ascending stairs): Father John Schork, C.P., Vocation Director; Ms. Lissa Romell, Community Administrator; Father Alfredo Ocampo, C.P.; Phillip Donlan, C.P.; David Colhour, C.P., Local Superior; Conor Quinn, C.P. (PATR); Cristian Martinez Montalvo, C.P. (PAUL); Nicholas Divine, C.P.; Father John Auram, C.P. (SPIR); and Soohoon Hur.

Nicholas Divine, CP, Final Profession of Vows

Our Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province has been blessed by the profession of perpetual vows by our brother, Nicholas Divine, C.P. The profession took place on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in the presence of the Christ the King Community in Citrus Heights, California. Fr. Joe Moons, CP, Provincial Superior, received Nicholas’ profession.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on assembly, the Passionist Communities and members of the Passionist Family were invited to join in the celebration by following the profession ceremony via live-streaming video.

Congratulations Nicholas!

Scroll down to see more pictures.

Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.
Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.

 

Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.
Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.

 

The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.
The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.

 

The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.
The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.

 

The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.
The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.

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