The Haitians “leaving South Florida and other places in the United States so abruptly would cause great economic damage to the United States,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski said. By Tessa Gervasini February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM ET Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami is calling on Congress to find a “permanent” solution …

February 1, 2026 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings and prayerful best wishes at the beginning of a new year, which brings with it the hope of peace and prosperity for all. Unfortunately, however, these are increasingly divisive and disturbing times for our country and our world.  Those who …

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio issues a statement calls for prayers and actions to support those impacted by the Category 5 hurricane. He urges all people of good will to “stand in solidarity by supporting the efforts of organizations already on the ground such as Caritas Haiti, Caritas Cuba, and Caritas …

On a Sunday afternoon in July, St. Raphael Church in Springfield hosted a larger and more diverse crowd than usual. While the St. Rose Family of Parishes in Clark County is no stranger to diversity, regularly celebrating Masses in both Spanish and Haitian Creole, it is most unusual for everyone …

At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. By Francesca Sabatinelli War must …

By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 4, 2025 / 17:24 pm Sisters Evanette Onezaire and Jeanne Voltaire, members of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, were murdered in Haiti by armed gangs that continue to sow chaos in several cities across the …

By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 22, 2024 / 12:00 pm Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued a letter to the faithful by recalling Isaiah’s prophecy: “No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you …

By Diego Lopez Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 11, 2024 / 16:20 pm The archbishop of Port-au-Prince and president of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference, Max Leroy Mésidor, shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of the Church in the midst of violence, kidnappings, and …

Editor’s Note: Father Joseph Beckman passed away on Monday, July 19. Funeral Arrangements are pending. This article appeared in our Bicentennial Edition. World War II veteran. Journalist. Advocate for the poor. World traveler. As he approaches his 100 birthday, Father Joseph Beckman, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s oldest living priest, reflects …

by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Oct 17, 2021 / 11:55 am A group of 17 missionaries and family members were abducted in Haiti on Saturday, the New York Times first reported. The missionaries were part of Christian Aid Ministries, based in Ohio, and were kidnapped while visiting an orphanage. In …