The Episcopal Church in Haiti
In 1864, sixty years after Haiti won its independence from France, Father James Theodore Holly, an Episcopal priest from Connecticut, came to Haiti along with 100 of his parishioners. Father Holly became the first Bishop of Haiti in 1874. Today the Diocese of Haiti has nearly 180,000 parishioners in 98 congregations, missions, and preaching stations. Fewer than 30 priests currently serve the diocese. The diocese emphasizes education in its outreach so that everyone can read the Bible. The current Bishop is The Rt. Rev. Jean-Zaché Duracin.

Major Diocesan Institutions

Missions/Churches: 98
  Clergy: 30

Schools: 90

Community Health Training Center in Darbonne:
The Center trains workers in various medical disciplines.

Hospitals and Clinics:
Holy Cross Hospital in Leogane, a hospital in Mombin Crochu, a hospital in Cange, and many rural clinics.

National Art Museum in Port-au-Prince:
The Museum displays a wide array of Haitian art.

Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra:
The orchestra in Port-au-Prince is the only orchestra in Haiti.

The Holy Trinity Music School provides musical instruction to primary and secondary school students. It has a boys choir, Les Petits Chanteurs, and a Chamber Choir.

The Episcopal University of Haiti in Port-au-Prince:
The university offers post-secondary education.

Vocational Training Centers:
Two general vocational schools in Cap-Haitien and Port-au-Prince and an agricultural school in Terrier Rouge.

St. Vincent's Centre for Handicapped Children:
Over 425 children, who are handicapped in some way—blind, deaf, confined to a wheelchair, or need crutches or braces—attend St. Vincent's. The Centre also houses a medical clinic, a physical therapy department, an eye clinic, and a brace shop.