Since the Mission opened its gates to the community, countless lives have been transformed. Poverty relief programs such as safe housing and food for destitute families continue to address immediate needs, while assistance provided through self-help programs including microenterprise projects and animal husbandry produce long-term results and promote self-sufficiency.
Fr. Meaux insists that the success of the Mission comes not from his leadership, nor from his incredible, hard-working and passionate staff, but from the power and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since the very beginning, Fr. Meaux has stressed the spiritual objectives of his ministry, eventually taking Kobonal from a place where voodoo was widely practiced to a healthy community where Christ is king. Parishioners are hungry for the Eucharist, while children learn the Bible and Catholic values at the Kobonal School.
The only thing Fr. Meaux felt was missing from the Mission was an adequate parish building for the Catholic faithful to celebrate Mass. Each Sunday, some villagers would crowd into the small outdoor chapel and others would sit outside under the trees due to lack of space, but the dedicated priest had always wanted to offer them something more.
Thanks to the support of our generous friends, Fr. Meaux’s long-held prayer of having a spacious, dignified on-site chapel has been answered!