In 2008, St. Mary's  small parish of approximately 200 families in Barnesville, Maryland, began a twinning relationship with St. Joseph's parish in rural, isolated and  impoverished Carcasse, Haiti. Carcasse is located on the southwest coast of Haiti which is both on the coast and in a mountainous region.

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Our world became forever brighter as the love of Christ radiated to us from this charming and kind people.

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We helped to bring the first-ever medical mission and doctor to Carcasse soon thereafter (Health and Education for Haiti). We built a much-needed primary/secondary school and brought in computers. We collaborated with Global Solace to install solar panel energy. We helped farmers form a coffee association in order to sell their coffee to Just Haiti using its Fair Trade Plus pricing model. We built a rectory/community gathering place. We pay the teachers' salaries.

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We love the people and we try to do all we can within our limited means as a small rural parish.  Help from friends like you greatly expands what we can do in Carcasse.

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Would "You" like to partner with us?  We need your help to help them.  Click here for more information as to how!