Read about BURNING QUESTIONS to be Addressed at the PTPA National Conference by the Amazing Keynote Speakers:

Gain knowledge from Keynote Speaker Kim Lamberty, Executive Director, Quixote Center
Her Keynote Topic:
Respecting the Human Dignity of Migrant People: How to Address the Deportation Crisis Impacting Our Beloved Friends from Haiti and Latin America

With the ending of the humanitarian parole program and the ramp up of deportations, many of our beloved friends from Haiti and Latin America who have migrated to our country are facing a difficult dilemma.

This has created a complicated challenge for our twin parishes in Haiti and Latin America as they struggle to integrate internally displaced persons as a result of gang violence and deportees, both from the United States and the Dominican Republic.

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The BENEFITS OF TWINNING and GETTING INVOLVED

In Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), Pope Francis encourages us to live the Gospel more fully and deeply by reaching out to the poor and broken, building justice and peace in the world and finding joy in all of it.

Live the Gospel by taking the leap of faith to begin this marvelous spiritual journey of solidarity we call “Parish Twinning”. As your parish chooses to twin with a parish in a poverty-stricken community in Haiti and/or Latin America, imagine the impact you will have on the lives of the poorest of the poor! These relationships are spiritually enriching for both twins and financially vital for parishes in Haiti and Latin America. You will not only transform the lives of those living in poverty; the spiritual enrichment and joy of the Gospel experienced by missioners engaged in twinning relationships is profound.

Building a relationship and partnering with a parish in a foreign country can be complicated and fraught with challenges. To help you on your journey, the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas and its over 200 U.S. Catholic Church members stand ready to assist you along the way to ensure that your relationship is as rich and rewarding as possible. We are confident that you will benefit greatly from our many collective years of experience.

Click this link to learn How to Twin.

While each parish twinning relationship is unique, there are many principles, values and practices that we hold in common, and we would like to share some of the basics as your parish begins this journey. There is a plethora of additional resources and advice available to you through our PTPA Member Portal.

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