Saturday, during the 22nd annual fundraising evening of the Haitian Catholic Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Lesly Condé, the Consul General of Haiti of Chicago invited for the occasion, delivered a message that we invite you to read.

Message from the Consul Lesly Condé :

"Dear Friends of the Community

Dear friends,

Dear compatriots,

My brothers and sisters,

I truly relish the opportunity to be here in your company, participating in the twenty-second Annual Fundraising Dinner of the Haitian Catholic Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Our Community is always quite willing to display its profound gratitude and undying solidarity. As for me, I am immensely pleased to bring you the brotherly greetings of the Consulate General of Haiti in Chicago.

At this point, it is indeed a distinct privilege for me to acknowledge the prestigious presence of Monsignor Joseph Perry among us. Now, Monsignor Perry no longer needs an introduction since he is already known as a friend of the Chicago Haitian Community.

Every one of these annual fundraising events hosted by the Haitian Catholic Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago is like a precious breath of fresh air. It gives us a chance to reconnect with old acquaintances, and to meet interesting new folks. One feels very much at home in this healthy and sympathetic atmosphere. There is so much to enjoy and appreciate while supporting an institution that is, after all, ours.

From the standpoint of the Consulate General of Haiti in Chicago, the Annual Fundraising Dinner of the Haitian Catholic Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago is a date not to be missed because this Catholic Mission never fails to accompany the Chicago Haitian Community in the commemoration of all the important dates in the history of Haiti.

In closing, on behalf of the Consulate General of Haiti in Chicago, I thank the Haitian Catholic Mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago for having invited me to be part of this meaningful event. I also thank each and everyone of you for your hospitality, and for the support you so willingly give to your Catholic Mission.

Thank you."

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