The Episcopal Conference of Haiti (CEH) in a note expresses its deep sadness and outrage at the tragic events that struck the city of Mirebalais https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44597-haiti-flash-mirebalais-under-attack-numerous-victims-more-than-500-escapees-on-the-run-video.html and has once again plunged the country and the Church into mourning.

"Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

The Episcopal Conference of Haiti (CEH) expresses its deep sadness and outrage at the tragic events that struck the city of Mirebalais and has once again plunged our country and our Church into mourning. The assassination of Sisters Evanette Onezaire and Jeanne Voltaire, among others, Little Sisters of Saint Therese https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44611-haiti-flash-two-nuns-from-the-order-of-saint-therese-murdered.html is a heinous crime that serves as a reminder of the magnitude of the evil plaguing our society. Faced with this situation, we wish to:

1. Express our closeness and compassion for the religious and biological families of our dearly departed sisters. Their lives dedicated to the service of the Gospel and the most vulnerable remain a shining testimony to the love of Christ;

2. Prophetically denounce the inaction of the authorities who, despite warnings, have failed to take the necessary measures to prevent this tragedy. The lack of an effective response to persistent insecurity is a serious failure that endangers the nation, abandoned to the mercy of destructive forces;

3. Morally condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric act, as well as all the violence that is plunging our country into chaos and suffering;

4. Call on armed groups to immediately cease their acts of violence and rediscover a sense of respect for human life. No struggle justifies bloodshed and the terror sown among the innocent. Let's never forget that 'If you want peace, prepare for peace.'

5. Encourage the Haitian people to be vigilant, show solidarity, and pray.

In this ordeal, we must not give in to hatred or indifference. Let's resist through faith and unity, and refuse to let violence define our future. Haiti is passing through the valley of the shadow, but Christian hope assures us that the light of the Risen One will illuminate our paths toward better days.

May Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mother of our people, accompany us in this ordeal and intercede for us, her wounded children!

May God bless us and bless Haiti !

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44611-haiti-flash-two-nuns-from-the-order-of-saint-therese-murdered.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44597-haiti-flash-mirebalais-under-attack-numerous-victims-more-than-500-escapees-on-the-run-video.html

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