VATICAN CITY, JUN 19, 2004 (VIS) - Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," has been sent by the Holy Father to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to assess reconstruction in these two countries which were affected by serious floods in which more than 2,000 people died.
On June 19-22 in Santo Domingo, the archbishop will meet with the country's bishops and with them he will visit the areas of Jimani, where more than 900 houses were destroyed, and Monte Plata. In addition, he will celebrate the Eucharist for the repose of the souls of those who died. The prelate will also meet with the heads of Caritas and other Catholic organizations.
From June 22 to 25 in Haiti, the president of "Cor Unum" will meet with Prime Minister Gerard Latortue and Yvon Simeon, minister of the Foreign Affairs and Worship. He will also celebrate Mass for the victims of the disaster in the Cathedral in Jacmel and will visit the ghetto of Cite Soleil as well as Fond Verettes and Mapou, areas affected by the flood. Before returning to Rome, Archbishop Cordes will meet with the main Catholic aid organizations in Port-au-Prince.
CON-CU/TRIP:HAITI:DOMINICAN/CORDES VIS 20040621 (210)
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