Haiti Sister Parish and School

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Latest News & Impact

Since 1983, St. Joan of Arc has partnered with our Sister Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes, and its school, Sainte Jeanne d'Arc, in rural Tarasse, Haiti. We remain their only meaningful source of funding for approximately 300 students.

Major Milestones:

• A Dream Realized: The new two-story rectory is largely complete. This building provides a reception area, meeting space, and living quarters, while doubling as an emergency shelter during floods and hurricanes
• Operating Budget Increase: Your generosity allowed for a 21% increase in the annual operating budget to combat rising costs and high inflation in Haiti
• Sacraments and Celebration: Our Sister Parish celebrated 23 baptisms, 13 first communions, and 3 marriages this year. We also honor Fr. Fanel Morigene, a school graduate sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, who recently celebrated his first Mass.​

"What intense love, what inventive charity you have shown! The Lord will surely reward you even more abundantly!" – Fr. Mérat, Pastor

2025 Annual Report

Our latest annual report outlining the impact of the funds raised.

Photos & Videos

A glimpse into the life of our sister parish, the impact of our funded projects, and the special moments that connect our two communities.

Donate Now

A donation of just $150 covers our total Sister Parishes operating expenses per student for the entire year

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Our Mission & History
​Welcome to the St. Joan of Arc Haiti Sister Parish! Our parish has been connected to Our Lady of Lourdes and its school, Sainte Jeanne d’Arc, in Tarasse, Haiti, since 1983. We became official "sister parishes" in 2016. Located in rural Tarasse, our sister parish is two hours away from Deacon Mortel's school.

Our mission is to strengthen parishioner engagement and financial support for our sister parish and school. With about 300 students, Sainte Jeanne d'Arc is an elementary school that serves children from pre-school through 6th grade. Our parish is the primary source of funding for the school.

​We fund teacher salaries, student meals, internet, healthcare, gas, and construction projects. The school is a precious and vital place for the students, providing education, safety, and nutrition.

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How You Can Help

Donate

Donate
How You Can Help: The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is severe, with critical levels of hunger and violence displacing millions. You can directly support our students through:

• “Eggs for Haiti” Appeal: Starting February 14, pick up a plastic egg at the church exits/altar. A donation of $150 covers the total operating expenses for one student for an entire year.
  
• Ash Wednesday Collection: 100% of this collection directly benefits our Sister Parish.
• Online/Parish Office: Donate via stjoanhershey.org under the "Haiti Sister Parish" option.

Get Involved
Interested in joining the Haiti Committee? We are looking for partners and volunteers. Please email [email protected] or see our annual report in the back of the church.