2015 June Student Team

2015 June Student Team

Haiti Feels Like Home

Patrick Truskowski:  The long journey and my adventures in Haiti have come to an end. Although I am sad I had to leave, there are few feelings that beat being at home. That being said, every day I found something that made me feel at home. Whether it was the blue sky, the friendly people, …

Water Filters

Miriam Brooks:  Sitting in the airport, waiting to board our plane home, it is crazy to think my second trip to Haiti is over. Just as I have come to realize about my last trip, the people of Seguin are what I remember most. I loved seeing the look on a mother’s face when we …

Loud and Joyous Sunday … on Haitian Time

Patrick Truskowski:  Today, we took an hour and a half journey down part of the mountain to go to Mass.  We were told it would only take us half an hour, but we quickly realized that would not be the case.  So we were an hour late for Mass, but luckily Father waited for us …

Waking Up to Roosters, Dogs, and Bells

 Patrick Truskowski:  Today, just like every other day, started the same.  There were bells ringing, roosters crowing, and dogs barking, all perfect substitutions for my alarm clock.  But nonetheless it was still the perfect way to start my day knowing that we were out on a mission to help people.  After we ate breakfast we …

Welcome!

The group arrived safely and was warmly welcomed in Seguin. Tomorrow they start delivering water filters walking for miles and miles and miles over mountainous terrain.

Catholic Central & West Catholic High School Students, Happy to Be Back in Haiti

The Catholic Central and West Catholic High School Students arrived in Haiti Monday, visited Mother Teresa's Orphanage Tuesday, and begin their journey up the mountain tomorrow.  There may be limited internet access for a few days, and then there will be lots of blogs coming. Miriam Brooks:  I am very excited to be on my …