Haiti’s Scars, and Its Soul, Find Healing on Walls

By DAMIEN CAVE
Published: February 22, 2011

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Colorful and sad, beautiful but cracked, the three remaining murals of the Episcopal Trinity Cathedral received the soft afternoon sun after last year’s earthquake only because the rest of the church had collapsed.

Haitians walking by looked heartbroken. All 14 murals had been internationally treasured. Painted in the early 1950s during an artistic renaissance here, they depicted biblical scenes from a proud, local point of view: with Jesus carrying a Haitian flag as he ascended to heaven; and a last supper that, unlike some famous depictions, does not portray Judas with darker skin than the other disciples...click here to continue to read.

Catholic Relief Services Says "Thank You!"

"The overwhelming generosity of Catholics in the United States has helped Catholic Relief Services move earthquake survivors from destruction and despair to transitional shelter and new hope for a better life."

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Haiti Solidarity Weekend at The Cathedral.

Welcome Lucson Duvil!

Meet Lucson Duvil.  He has been hired as Wesphalie's helper at the Carissade health clinic.

Lucson is married with 3 children:
2 girls, 1 boy.

He has 5 brothers and 5 sisters!

Thank you everyone for your support in making this position a reality for the people of Carissade. 

Wesphalie is a happy woman!