Haitian Community

The Haitian Center of the Diocese of Trenton provides appropriate pastoral and social services to Haitian immigrants. It supports the Haitian community, developing the work of evangelization and Christian formation, responding to their spiritual and social needs.

Serving the Haitian Community: Father Pierre-Michel Alabré
Although the Haitian Center is closing effective July 1, 2012, the Catholic ministry to the Haitian Community will continue, and is simply moving to a parish-based outreach at:
Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish
3816 E State Street Ext.
Hamilton, NJ 08619-2450
www.ols-sa.org

Relying on the continuing Mercy of God, we desire to be in active solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters, respecting and valuing the influence of the Haitian culture. Through pastoral ministry and the Grace of God, the Haitian community is strengthened in Faith, Hope, and Charity, leading to the mutual enrichment of the local Church.

In Mercer County, there is a Haitian Center, housed at the former Convent at the Church of St. Anthony, in the city of Trenton, at 530 South Olden Avenue. 

In Monmouth County there is a Haitian Ministry at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Asbury Park, at 705 Second Avenue. 

MASSES are offered in CREOLE
at the Church of St. Anthony, Trenton:
Rev.  Pierre-Michel Alabre 
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm  (On last Wednesday of the month, begins with Adoration at 7:00 pm)
Sunday morning at 11:30 am, except on 1st Sunday of the month, Mass at 12:00 pm (noon)
Sunday evening at 6:30 pm

BAPTISMS  in Creole or French
at the Church of St. Anthony, Trenton:
Every 3rd Saturday of the month in Creole at 10:00 am

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES for Adults are offered
in CREOLE at the Church of St. Anthony, Trenton:
On the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
is offered at the Church of St. Anthony, Trenton:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays from  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

MASS is offered in FRENCH
at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Asbury Park:
Rev. Paul Janvier
Sunday mornings at 11:45 am