On the 11th January 11, 2026, the national fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order of Haiti held its Elective Chapter. Unfortunately, due to the political unrest in the country, the delegates of CIOFS, in particular Adolph Atsu Assagba and Br. Pedro Zitha, OFM, were unable to reach Haiti, but thanks to a special permission they were able to conduct the Chapter via Zoom, under the supervision of the National Spiritual Assistant, Br. Fenol Laugene, OFM.
In the elective session, Dionisse Edouarzin, OFS, was elected National Minister and International Councilor.
We thank all the brothers and sisters for the understanding and cooperation shown during the elective session. Despite the distance, everything happened with serenity and enthusiasm.
We continue to pray for peace and harmony in Haiti, so that one day the delegates of CIOFS will be able to visit the sisters and brothers of the OFS to strengthen the bond of unity and communion.
In the cover photograph the OFS National Council of Haiti: in the bottom row, from left to right, Dionisse Edouarzin (National Minister), Alesla Valmé (Treasurer), Luc Paul Déplat (Formation Master). In the top row, from left to right: Emmanuel Ludovic André (Secretary) and Estel Servé, Deputy Minister.
