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November 18th 1803, the coup de grâce of the French attempt to re-establish control of St. Domingue (Haiti), the final phase of the a Haitian Revolution.

and schools throughout Haiti have a holiday. At St. Matthieu:

Song

Sport

Feast

Welcome Rev. Walin Decamp

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School returned on September 6th, come see the children at work in these video clips, click on:

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6

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The new dual purpose building completed this spring is fully in use. We’ve seen the library cabinets; now with school open for nearly a month, the cafeteria is now in use. And check out the uniforms.

In Haiti, hunger and the price of food are almost as inimical to learning as tuition fees. St Matthew’s is a shining exception thanks to the generosity of the congregations of Grace and St. James and of Food for the Poor.

provides advanced training for teachers. Some of the best come to and from St Matthew’s. They Teach and Learn. Recently completing their studies are two of the very best:

Back-to-school. The earthquake in southern Haiti has had ramifications beyond the region of physical damage. The school year has been disrupted even before its scheduled opening–Sept 6th. But St. Matthew’s, ever committed to the essential task of education of Haiti’s children, will delay but a day.

Rev. Wallin Decamp was installed as priest at St. Basile le Grand, Gonaives and thus at St. Matthieu, Bayonnais, on Sunday August 22nd. Welcome!

Re-check the preceding blog “Farewell” for expanded video

The Rev. Joseph Tancrel Diegue performed his final duties at St. Matthew’s this morning: the blessing and dedication of the multi-use, cafeteria/library, building.

It is with an immense sense of gratitude and affection that we bid farewell to this exemplary pastor and leader. May his retirement be tranquil and safe. Que Dieu le bénisse!

Back to school is September 6th. The active minds of children are opening before us just as the new library awaits books.

Click here to see the book cases. Click here to get to work