A message of hope for Haiti

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ

Fr. Jean Francky Guerrier, SJ, reflects on his ordination to the priesthood in Haiti amidst social and political turmoil and a global pandemic.

Monarch Butterfly

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Fr. Mike Pace, SDB

Every November, the majestic migration of monarch butterflies flutters south from eastern Canada to central Mexico. These monarchs make their winter home in the tree tops of lush wild life reserves where their safety is protected and their presence celebrated. Their pictures fill travel magazines and attract droves of tourists. This winter, a reverse, much […]

From Haiti to Mexico

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Fr. Mike Pace, SDB

Who knew? Long before Hurricane Matthew crashed into the lives of the Haitian people, some fifty thousand Haitians had already fled their homeland seeking new hope in Brazil. Reeling from the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, Brazil’s promise of employment opened new horizons for a crushed people. Those horizons, alas, never opened up. Brazil’s political […]

Meet the Cardinals: Chibly Langlois – Les Cayes, Haiti

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Salt + Light Media

By Ezra Fieser Catholic News Service SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CNS) — Haiti’s new cardinal is known as a tireless worker, an advocate for the people and someone who never forgot his impoverished childhood. Pope Francis named the first Haitian cardinal Jan. 12 when he selected Bishop Chibly Langlois of Les Cayes, 55, president of […]

Meet the Cardinals: Lorenzo Baldisseri – Synod of Bishops

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Salt + Light Media

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even though Cardinal-designate Lorenzo Baldisseri will be elevated to the College of Cardinals during a formal ceremony Feb. 22, he already has a red cap from the pope. When then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected pontiff March 13 by his fellow cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, […]

Edmonton’s Archbishop reflects on eye-opening Haiti visit

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Salt + Light Media

The Archbishop of Edmonton is a familiar presence on Salt + Light — since 2008, S+L has televised the “Nothing More Beautiful” catechesis events at his cathedral. Archbishop Richard Smith’s national influence further grew in fall 2011 when he was elected president of the Canadian bishops’ conference. In this half-hour interview, Archbishop Smith speaks about […]

CCCB – Letter & Report on Solidarity Mission to Haiti

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Andrew Santos

Archbishops Richard Smith of Edmonton and Paul-Andre Durocher, President and Vice-President respectively for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, have released a letter to Canadian bishops, outlining their recent solidarity mission to Haiti from Dec. 14 – 21, 2011. Furthermore, the CCCB has compiled a complete report titled, “Challenges and Opportunities in the Reconstruction of […]

Knights called to bring a new hope to the world

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Matthew Harrison

“So that the world may know new hope”: That’s the theme of the Knights of Columbus 129th Supreme Convention from Denver, Colorado. The theme is taken from a prayer by Blessed John Paul II at the conclusion of his document Ecclesia in America following the 1997 Synod of Bishops for America. [singlepic id=71 w=320 float=right]It’s […]

“We should not forget this people that suffers”

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Matthew Harrison

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Pope Benedict sent his prayers and spiritual closeness to the Haitian people on the anniversary, a message that was delivered by his envoy, Cardinal Robert Sarah. The president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum traveled to the country on Sunday and among his […]

KofC Convention: Charity of Knights providing hope

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Alicia Ambrosio

With the opening formalities out of the way, today, the second day of the 128th Supreme Convention, the Knights of Columbus get down to business. Mass this morning was celebrated by Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia at 8:00am. He reminded the congregation that today is also the feast day of Saint John Vianney, the patron saint […]