Miami, Fla., Mar 14, 2010 / 05:23 am
In the aftermath of the disastrous January earthquake in Haiti, the Archdiocese of Miami has announced pastoral initiatives to collaborate with Haitian clergy in recovery efforts. Clergy from the archdiocese will minister in refugee camps and care for orphans will be organized. Volunteers for medical missions are also being sought.
A Thursday press release from the archdiocese reported that within days of the earthquake Haitian clergy from the Archdiocese of Miami went to Haiti to determine the damage and to supervise relief efforts. Those efforts included medical care, food provision, monetary assistance and spiritual care.
Relief efforts conducted with the apostolic administrator and clergy in Port-au-Prince include ministry in medical camps located in or around local parishes. Clergy from both countries will celebrate Mass and administer sacraments while praying with those living in the tent cities, camps and clinics.
To help provide rest for the Haitian clergy, a two-week rotation will be established between priests in Haiti and Haitian priests in the Archdiocese of Miami.