Sister Diocese of Jacmel, Haiti

In 2021, our diocese established a sister relationship with the diocese of Jacmel, Haiti. This partnership is of mutual benefit, expanding our awareness of the universal Church and how the Church thrives in another culture, building friendships of spiritual support, and sharing material resources to build up the Body of Christ. This effort has been one of faith and mutual prayer with Bishop Hying and Bishop Touissant supporting each other in the mission of proclaiming the Gospel.

We have also been able to offer material assistance to supplement the priests’ paltry salaries, purchase a common set of chasubles, assist the medical clinic which operates in the diocese, and are working to provide radio equipment to bolster their evangelizing abilities. Please join us in supporting our sister diocese of Jacmel, Haiti by saying the prayer and petitions below and by sharing your donations.

Loving Father, we give you thanks and praise for the salvation and mercy offered us through Jesus Christ. Bless the Dioceses of Jacmel and Madison, as we seek to live the communion of the Church as the Body of Christ. As we pray for each other, learn from each other and support each other in the mission of proclaiming the Gospel, bless our bishops, priests, religious, deacons and lay faithful. May all of our people know their dignity and worth as your beloved children, created in your image, purchased with the Precious Blood of your Son and anointed in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Thank you, God, for loving us and giving us so many gifts.  Help us share Your love with others, especially with our friends in Haiti and the United States. Bless our bishops and priests as they bring the dioceses of Jacmel and Madison together in prayer and service. Help us to be kind and generous as Jesus taught.  Send us your Holy Spirit to guide us as we learn about and pray for one another. Amen.
 

Petitions for our Sister Diocese of Jacmel, Haiti:
 

1. We pray for the suffering people of our sister Diocese of Jacmel, Haiti. May they know both justice and compassion as they seek to live their dignity as beloved children of God. We pray to the Lord...

2. We pray for the people of Haiti, particularly in our sister Diocese of Jacmel. May they persevere in their many challenges and feel our love and support here in the Diocese of Madison. We pray to the Lord...

3. We pray for an end to the violence and injustice in Haiti. May the Church there, especially in our sister Diocese of Jacmel, be a beacon of peace, hope and love for the people. We pray to the Lord...

4. We ask the Lord to bless our efforts to spiritually and materially assist the people in our sister diocese of Jacmel, Haiti, even as we receive the graces of their faith and prayer. We pray to the Lord: