On August 22, 2010, the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Guy Sansaricq will celebrate the fourth anniversary of his episcopal ordination. This anniversary is great blessing for the whole people of God in the Diocese of Brooklyn, and especially for the great Haitian Catholic community in both Haiti and in the diaspora, from which Bishop Sansaricq arose.

This shepherd is a great builder of faith one of the pioneers of the Haitian apostolate in the diaspora and the first director of radio Solidarite , the first Haitian Catholic radio on Internet. This radio will be a source of pride and unity for the vibrant Haitian Community in Diaspora and its friends . He is a very humble and prayerful man who has a deep love for his motherland, Haiti. In his view, Haiti is a source of strong pride for its sons and daughters. One of his fondest dreams is to see our community continue to serve the Lord in unity, love and solidarity. He does not have room in his heart for rancor and hatred, and he is always ready to forgive. He prefers to say nothing, rather than to say something negative about anyone. So he is a shining light for our community and our church.

This tremendous churchman is great mystic of our time, He takes at least two hours a day to surrender before his God and always asks his mother by excellence The blessed virgin Mary to protect his brothers and sisters of the Black community. The Staff of the National Center and the weekly bulletin is very grateful to Bishop Sansariq for his wisdom , his great love and his openness for the lay people of the Black community. We take great joy in knowing and working with him for so many years.

This anniversary is another opportunity both for thanksgiving and reflection by our community. In this jubilee year and the fourth anniversary of Episcopal ordination for Bishop Sansaricq, we must continue to ask God’s protection for our bishop, to express to him our gratitude for his accomplishments in the Haitian community, and to ask God to shower wisdom and love on our spiritual leaders.

For now, some leaders and friends of our community want to offer Bishop Sansaricq their best wishes.

Sister Joanna Okereke, HHCJ, ethnic ministries coordinator with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: “With deep joy, I offer you my warm congratulations and good wishes on the anniversary of your episcopal ordination. I pray that the blessings of Christ may specially be with you on this day. I thank you for your prayers, your pastoral care, and your constant support of our ministries. May our Blessed Virgin Mary always intercede for you. Best wishes on your anniversary!”


Marlène R. Apollon, past chairwoman of Haitian-Americans United (HAU) for Mother Lange, Baltimore-Washington: “Dear Mgr Sansaricq,

Another year, the fourth, since your elevation to the Episcopate. Another year full of challenges but also of promise as you are getting ready to expand SNAA's reach into radio and the internet. Another occasion to express our gratitude to God for your vision, your caring leadership and your continuous efforts to reach out and teach, inform, strengthen, unite and enrich us all, in mind and spirit.

HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY!

Lorna Desroses Director of the Black Catholic ministry in the archdiocese of Boston would like to wish a happy anniversary to his friend Bishop Sansaricq:’’ Bishop Guy,
On the fourth anniversary of your Episcopal ordination, I ask that God will continue to bless you with wisdom, energy and fortitude as you minister to His people. The community of Boston loves you and thanks God for you.

Peace,
Lorna

The Remarkable JoAnn Perou one of the Icons of the Black Catholic Community , AOW National Programs Director/ Youth Coordinator for the National Center:’’ Dear Bishop Guy,
On behalf of the Bowman Francis Ministry team and the Ambassadors of the Word it is our distinct and earnest pleasure to have come to know you as a fervorant witness and a pastoral leader of great substance. In the last four years of your Episcopal ordination you have been a beacon to us all. For it is always in love, friendship, and commitment that you lead. May Gods peace, joy and favor keep you always.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Perou
AOW National Programs Director/ Youth Coordinator for the National Center




Rev. Yves Geffrard, coordinator of the Haitian ministry in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida: “Dear Bishop Guy,

On behalf of the Haitian Community in the Diocese of Palm Beach I would like to wish you a blessed anniversary on your fourth year as the first Haitian American to become a bishop in the United States. May your faith be ever stronger and your love
for the Church and the people of God be the focus of your ministry and the hope of eternal life be always in your heart. May God bless you and give you a spirit of joy and peace in your apostolate.


Fr. Yves Geffrard
Director of the Haitian Apostolate for
the Diocese of Palm Beach
.”
Father Guyma Noel Atlanta, Georgia , would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to his friend bishop Guy:’’ BEST WISHES
FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA
TO
BISHOP GUY SANSARICQ

ON BEHALF OF THE HAITIAN COMMUNITIES LIVING IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA, GWINNETT, FULTON, COBB, DEKALB, ETC., I SEND THE BEST WISHES, TO YOU, BISHOP SANSARICQ, ON YOUR 5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTLY AND MINISTERIAL SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD and your fourth Episcopal Ordination.

BISHOP SANSARICQ, MERE WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR HAITIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE BEST WAY TO THANK YOU IS TO FOLLOW YOUR FOOTSTEPS AND USE YOUR LEGACY AS A MODEL SO THAT WE CAN CONTINUE SERVING THE HAITIAN COMMUNITIES WITH DISTINCTION, RESPECT AND DIGNITY.

HUMILITY, LOVE AND PERSEVERENCE ARE BEST KEPT SECRET IN YOUR PRIESTHOOD.

CONGRATILATIONS!


Father Guyma Noel
Atlanta, Georgia

The charismatic Father Gustave Miracle of the archdiocese of Port-au-Prince and a good friend of the National Center would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to Bishop Sansaricq:’’ Most Reverend Guy Sansaricq,

Peace and Joy in Christ.

May your life continue being fruitful in service and faith. Your devotion to the growth of the Haitian Community is a great testimony for all of us. God will continue in you what He started so well.

Happy Episcopal ordination anniversary !

Jean-Gustave Miracle, Priest



We at The National Center would like to join the family of Bishop Sansaricq, the great Diocese of Brooklyn, the black Catholic ministry, the national board of the Mother Lange Guild, the chapters of Haitian-Americans United (HAU) for Mother Lange, the New York Mother Lange Sainthood Cause and the Haitian Catholic community in the diaspora in wishing Bishop Sansaricq “Happy anniversary and good health” as he continues in his vital ministry. We thank God for this shepherd of deep faith who is always ready to spread the Gospel of Christ everywhere.
The National Center urges the black Catholic community and the entire people of God to remember Bishop Sansaricq in their prayers.
Long life and good health to you, Bishop Guy! You are in our prayers. May God continue to bless you and your ministry.
The National Center of The Haitian Apostolate