“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 19:14)
Over the next month, we will be focusing on our mission in the Philippines, and the ways in which you can help Missionhurst continue the work of Christ there. We would like to introduce to you our...
If you’ve been following along with us as we explore the beautiful community of Bois de Laurence, Haiti, you know that for $10 a month, you can give a child the gift of a year of education at St. Jean Bosco school in Haiti. What you may not know is that you can also give them meals to eat, clothes to wear, provide much-needed...
As any teacher will tell you, the task of forming young minds and hearts is not an easy one. It involves long days of being “on,” trying desperately to instill a love of the truth in one’s students and long nights of grading and planning. There are students who seem to soak up knowledge like a sponge, and some, who seem at times,...
Recently, we sat down with Fr. Bavon, the pastor of the only Catholic parish in Bois de Laurence, Haiti. We asked him to share his experience as a native Congolese serving as a missionary in Haiti, particularly his work as president of the St. Jean Bosco school. When listening to Fr. Bavon, it’s difficult not to be moved by his...
For most of us, we don’t think twice about spending $10 a month on subscription services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Spotify Premium. $120 just isn’t a ton of money — especially when we spend it over the course of a year.
You know what else cost just $120 annually? A child's education in Haiti.
Wait. What?!
Missionhurst Missionaries build Catholic communities in frontier situations: places where the gospel is not preached or lived. This blog is about their work in the four corners of the globe, and their holistic work in four areas of focus: relief and healthcare, socio-economic development, education, and pastoral work.
