Rome, Italy, Feb 19, 2010 / 18:16 pm
The director general of Caritas Haiti was at Caritas Internationalis' Vatican headquarters this week. In meetings to discuss the current situation in the nation, he expressed gratitude for the Catholic-based assistance and assured that his branch is working to make Haitians a part of their own redevelopment.
More than a month has passed since the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince to the ground, claiming an estimated 230,000 lives.
In his introductory address at a meeting with members of Caritas Internationalis (CI) on Wednesday, Director of Caritas Haiti Fr. Serge Chadic indicated the way to approach the current situation in the country.
“It is improper to dwell on other people’s suffering," he said. "The only appropriate response is resourceful charity to alleviate suffering and destitution, whilst respecting human dignity and evangelical principles.”