The thoughts and prayers of the Catholic health ministry are with the people of Haiti, the Haitian community in the U.S. and our colleagues in country, who are responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the chaotic aftermath of the devastating January 12 earthquake.

Ministry organizations, and the people of Catholic health care across the United States, are responding generously to support emergency relief efforts. Ministry leaders involved in global relief said they would field medical teams and supplies once it becomes logistically possible to do so without adding to Haiti's burdens. In addition, ministry leaders are already pledging a commitment to help Haiti rebuild damaged Catholic hospitals and clinics.
Use these links to donate to humanitarian disaster response in Haiti through:

• Catholic Relief Services
• Catholic Medical Mission Board
• Hope for a Healthier Humanity Foundation

Additional resources:

• Prayer for the Earthquake Victims in Haiti
• Prayer service for Haiti from Catholic Health Initiatives (.pdf)

Resources for Catholic Educators and Youth Ministers:

• Lesson Plan - Challenge and Hope in Haiti (.pdf)
• Prayer Resources - Haiti Earthquake (.pdf)
• Prayer Services Handout - Haiti Earthquake  (.pdf)
• Leader Guide - Haiti Earthquake (.pdf)