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Mission In Haiti
In November 2009 Br. Jim Boynton, SJ, was missioned to northern Haiti to serve refugees through the Jesuit Foi et Joie school system. On January 12, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince 80 miles away. The next day, the Jesuit superior in the area sent Br. Jim an email saying, “I know that you have led medical brigades in the past . . . I want you to bring doctors immediately.”

Filled with fear and faith, Br. Jim connected with a group of Jesuit-educated former soldiers and health care professionals called Team Rubicon and headed into the heart of the crisis to serve the greatest needs. In this brief video, Br. Jim shares his story and his mission to help rebuild Haiti through education and service. You can read Br. Boynton's dispatches from Haiti here.

Please help Jesuit Ministries and relief efforts in Haiti. To make a donation on our secure server, please click here.

One of Br. Boynton’s primary influences was his uncle, Fr. William G. Goudreau, a Jesuit missionary who served his entire priestly life in the Patna Province of India. Fr. Goudreau died on June 20, 2010, at the age of 88. Click here to learn more.


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