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Spirit & Religion

Ground-breaking Vodou Exhibition Coming to Canada

Details: Created on Sunday, 08 April 2012 18:43

OTTAWA, Canada (defend.ht) - An exhibition containing about 300 of Haiti’s most precious Vodou artifacts is coming to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau this fall after being in Museums in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Haiti: Collapse of St. Anne Church in Port-au-prince, No Casualties Reported

Details: Created on Saturday, 17 March 2012 12:23

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The ruins of Sainte-Anne Church (downtown of Port - au-Prince), heavily affected by the earthquake of 2010, collapsed Friday afternoon, causing no casualties.

Miami: Mass in Little Haiti for Earthquake Victims

Details: Created on Friday, 13 January 2012 01:43

MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) – A mass in memory of the victims of the earthquake of January 12 in Haiti was held at the Catholic Church of Notre-Dame in Little Haiti.

Louis Farrakhan Ends 5-Day Tour through Haiti

Details: Created on Friday, 16 December 2011 09:51

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan ended his five-day pilgrimage to the first free nation in the western hemisphere, Haiti, on Thursday.

Haiti Celebrated World Bible Day Last Sunday

Details: Created on Thursday, 15 December 2011 14:51

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Like all the other Bible societies and religious congregations in the world, the Haitian Bible Society celebrated the World Day of the Bible, Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Haiti: Farrakhan Arrives with Interest in Unity and Vodou

Details: Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 19:49

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht/finalcall.com) - Media turned out for a major press conference at Toussaint L’Ouverture Airport in Port-au-Prince when the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan arrived in Haiti, the western hemisphere’s first Black republic.

Thousands of Christians including Haitians marched in Miami

Details: Created on Saturday, 10 December 2011 21:55

MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) – Saturday December 10, thousands of Christians, including Haitians, have paraded at Bay Front Park, Miami, at the “March for Jesus”. Held by the organization “Mission Miami”, this spiritual event was to dedicate the Sunshine State to God.

Haiti: Baptist Missionaries Look to Marry 91 Couples at Mass Wedding

Details: Created on Thursday, 08 December 2011 13:17

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The venue has been selected, invitations have been sent, the order of the ceremony has been decided, and now the countdown has begun for a special wedding day in Haiti.

Louis Farrakhan Will Be in Haiti to Encourage a Movement of Unity

Details: Created on Thursday, 08 December 2011 12:12

CHICAGO, USA (defend.ht) - The Head of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, will be in Haiti from December 11th to the 15th to encourage a great movement for the union of all Haitians.

U.S. Missionaries Talk about Being Ambushed by Gunmen in Haiti

Details: Created on Monday, 21 November 2011 09:15

KOKOMO, USA (defend.ht) - A church service in Indiana, USA was special for members of the Oakbrook Church who relived the experience of surviving an ambush by armed gunmen while on mission in Haiti.

50,000 Christians to March for Jesus at Bayfront Park, Miami

Details: Created on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 22:07

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On December 10th a "March for Jesus" at Bayfront Park (Biscayne Blvd, Miami) will be held by various churches of South Florida, including the Tabernacle of Glory of Pastor Gregory Toussaint in North Miami. 50,000 people are expected to participate in this multi-ethnic and multi-denominational event, according to Pastor Toussaint.

A Long All Saints, Gede, Weekend in Haiti

Details: Created on Tuesday, 01 November 2011 15:50

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A long All Saints weekend began since last Friday in Haiti. Public offices have been closed Monday, October 31. All sorts of processions and “Gede” demonstrations taking place in churches, streets and cemeteries Tuesday and Wednesday, November 1st and 2nd.

Ezili Danto and Nation of Islam Bring Purified Water to Thousands in Haiti

Details: Created on Tuesday, 16 August 2011 21:06

MHAVE Minister Edwin Paraison, Ezili Danto

BOIS CAIMAN, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Sunday, Ezili's Haitian Lawyer Leadership Network (HLLN), the Nation of Islam (NOI) and the indigenous Haitian army stood in solidarity with the victims of the cholera outbreak providing the community with a 30,000 gallon-per-day water purification system.

Bishop Louis Kebreau Clarifies 'Sweet Micky' Comments

Details: Created on Thursday, 11 August 2011 17:48

Louis Kebreau [file]

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The President of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, Bishop Louis Kebreau clarified himself of comments that seemingly appealed to a dictatorial and repressive government by asking President Michel Martelly to return to the persona of "Sweet Micky" to better lead the country.

The Personality of Goddess Ezili Dantò

Details: Created on Sunday, 17 July 2011 18:11

Born in Port-au-Prince, Ezili Danto, formerly referred to by her colonial name, Marguerite Laurent, is a dynamic leader in the 21st century Haitian culture.

Saut d'Eau, a Treasure in the Rough

Details: Created on Saturday, 16 July 2011 08:43

SAUT D'EAU, Haiti - Located in Lower Central Plateau, 65 km from Port-au-Prince, Saut d'Eau holds tremendous potential for both tourism and agriculture. With a minimum of roads and enjoying a stable secure environment, the city, apparently empty, swears by the sound operation of its multiple potential.

National Confederation of Haitian Vodou Says Martelly Holiday Unconstitutional

Details: Created on Saturday, 04 June 2011 19:19

GRESSIER | PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - On June 1st President of the Republic Michel Joseph Martelly declared June 2nd 2011 a National Holiday to observe the Day of Ascension, a Catholic religious holiday.

A Black Pagan: Minority within Minorities

Details: Created on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 12:10

This piece is based from my perception and experiences. It is not a representation of “all black folks.” Although, I am sure that there will be individual black minorities within the minorities who can relate to my sentiments.

Vodou Gaining Popularity in United States

Details: Created on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 12:22

NEW YORK, USA - Often maligned or misunderstood by the West, for years, many people in the U.S. have practiced vodou underground for fear of harassment. This report says it is gaining popularity in New York City.

Christian Churches Denounce Attacks against Voudouist over Cholera

Details: Created on Tuesday, 12 April 2011 08:15

PORT-AU-PRINCE - An organization consisting of various denominations of Christianity have formally condemned attacks on Voudouists accused of spreading cholera in Haiti.