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The project
The sister parish project is a ministry of St. John the Baptist Catholic Community in Silver Spring, Md. (view project adminstration details). Primary projects include— Needs in St. Pierre parish far exceed what St. John's can support. But the close relationship forged between the two communities is a solid foundation for
Food assistance for children is a high priority of the project, which provides—
Our newest educational goal has been reached—expansion of the Collège St. Jean Baptiste from secondary school status (grades 7-9) to include high school (grades 10-12). In June 2005, all ninth graders passed the national exams for the third year in a row, and three placed in the top 10 percent nationally! In June 2006, the school will celebrate its first high-school graduating class.
Support from outside foundations is a vital component of the project. In recent years, foundation support has enabled the project to—
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St. Pierre parish,
Baradères, Haiti
The sister parish project of St. John the Baptist Catholic
Community provides financial and technical help and materials supporting
health, educational and relief services to the people of St. Pierre parish in
Along with financial contributions, St. John's parishioners
donate thousands of dollars worth of food, medications, books, typewriters,
computers, musical instruments, sewing and craft supplies, and graduation
gowns. 
