Saint Joseph's Parish
Pere Valery Rebecca became pastor of L’Asile on October 30, 1995. St. Joseph’s Church is the center of the parish. In addition, 13 chapels are located in the surrounding area. The Center and most of the chapels are accessible by jeep. Ste. Rose de Lima in Moriseau is only accessible by mule. There are eleven schools in the parish, with approximately 20 teachers. The parish is responsible for half of the childrens’ tuition and the parents are responsible for the other half. Teachers receive a monthly wage of 35 Haitian dollars, but Father Rebecca would like to increase their salary to 80 Haitian dollars.
Only one dispensary exists in the parish. Although Father Rebecca is not directly responsible for the dispensary, he says there is a great need for medicines and supplies. Fifty-one catechists assist Father Rebecca in the preparation of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. In addition to teaching religion, they are also responsible for the liturgy in his absence.
The Church of St. Joseph's		Front doors to courtyard
				A view inside the Church
Women sweeping the churchyard
				Church: Rear courtyard area
Church or Chapel Name Location St. Joseph’s L’Asile Ste. Rose de Lima Moriseau St. Luc Dimini Christ Roi Clery St. Cosmos & Damian Sanai La Ste. Famille Mitemps Notre Dame dup Cap Casse St. Antoine Geantry Notre Dame Nativite Changeux St. Pierre Nore St. Michel Abricob St. Agnes St. Agnes St. Marie Anglade Notre Dame du Perputal Secour Boidine					WHY WE GO TO HAITI the suffering of those in the sun."We must as a church continue to commit ourselves to solidarity with those who suffer. We must continue to raise our voices in defense of the poor and to work on instilling a sense of responsibility among American Catholics to support the Church in Haiti. As members of the body of Christ, we must acknowledge that "If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it." We have an obligation to care for those who are suffering, who are disenfranchised, who suffer injustice. In going to Haiti, we are sending out a message to our neighbors and the rest of the world that we are concerned about the human dignity of all. By going to Haiti, we carry a message to the people that we are with them each step of the way. We support them. We care about them. By going to Haiti, we learn the depths of despair and frustration, what human misery is all about. We learn what it means in the midst of poverty and oppression to find faith, to have the ability to smile, and to be open in welcoming a stranger. And finally, we go to Haiti because we experience an unbelievable transformation – days of unparalleled resurrection. Our lives are enriched in ways we never dreamed.