St. Bartholomew Friends of Haiti

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St. Bartholomew Friends of Haiti St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, IN has a twin parish relationship with St. Anne Parish in Limonade, Haiti. The twinning relationship began in 1992. Anne.

Friends of Haiti Ministry is the planning group that coordinates the activities of the twinning. Parish twinning is a relationship between the two parishes based on dignity and mutual respect. The relationship is based on the exchange of mutual prayer, correspondence, and visits between pastors and parishioners of both parishes. Bartholomew supports programs in Limonade including safe water, goat project, school sponsorships, after-school tutoring classes, two nutrition centers for malnourished children, and much more. VISION STATEMENT:

The parishes of St. Bartholomew and St. Anne walking together (mache ansamn) in witness to the Gospel to change peoples' lives through prayer, reflection, and education resulting in social action. MISSION STATEMENT:

Transforming the people of Limonade to a life of dignity, health, and sustainable self-sufficiency. Transforming the people of St. Bartholomew to a heightened awareness of the Church's preferential option for the poor. GOALS FOR FRIENDS OF HAITI:

*To encourage prayerful solidarity with our sisters and brothers at St. Anne

*To promote an awareness of the injustices present in Haiti and our Gospel call to respond

*To provide resources and support in religious, educational, medical, and economic areas

*To encourage relationships between individuals of all ages at St.

Our Polidor 5k sponsors are INCREDIBLE! Thank you to White River Running Company for their support in this year's event...
10/15/2026

Our Polidor 5k sponsors are INCREDIBLE!

Thank you to White River Running Company for their support in this year's event.
WRRC celebrates 12 years of business in Columbus and is the area's premier running store.

Their expertise in all running/walking gear, their organized group events, and their dedication to promoting healthy lifestyles in our community make them a celebrated and highly respected businesses in Columbus.

This year, WRRC has generously offered PRIZES for the first adult female and male finishers AND the first youth (14 and under) female and male finishers! We thank them for sponsoring the 2026 Polidor 5k!

We love our Polidor sponsors!The Alfa Literacy program thanks First Financial Bank as a returning sponsor of the Polidor...
10/14/2026

We love our Polidor sponsors!

The Alfa Literacy program thanks First Financial Bank as a returning sponsor of the Polidor 5k!

With the support of sponsors like First Financial, Alfa Literacy has grown to 11 sites in Northern Haiti with over 350 participants.

A frequently spoken phrase at these sites:
"With Alfa, reading and writing are no longer a mystery."

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!Thank you to returning sponsor, Kramer Furniture and Cabinet Makers, for sponsoring this year'...
10/14/2026

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!

Thank you to returning sponsor, Kramer Furniture and Cabinet Makers, for sponsoring this year's Polidor 5k!

Because of their generosity, Alfa Literacy offers classes in 11 villages throughout the area of Limonad, Haiti. We are thankful for their continued advocacy for Alfa Literacy, and look forward to seeing them at Saturday's Polidor 5k!

10/14/2026
Polidor 5k Sponsor Spotlight!We are always thankful for the good work the Scherschel Family Fund for Vocation Support pr...
10/14/2026

Polidor 5k Sponsor Spotlight!

We are always thankful for the good work the Scherschel Family Fund for Vocation Support provides to the Alfa Literacy Program. More importantly, for their support given to advance the formation of new priests.

Thank you, Scherschel Family, for investing in the future of our faith!

Thank you to the CRH Lab Beakers for returning to sponsor the Polidor 5k! With your support, class monitors such as Ore...
10/13/2026

Thank you to the CRH Lab Beakers for returning to sponsor the Polidor 5k! With your support, class monitors such as Orelus Sentilno continue their vital work in the Alfa Literacy program. We appreciate your advocacy for Alfa- THANK YOU!

Polidor Sponsor shout out!Planning a wedding or special event? Consider Gather Columbus to make your occasion even bett...
10/13/2026

Polidor Sponsor shout out!

Planning a wedding or special event? Consider Gather Columbus to make your occasion even better!

Gather Columbus joins our sponsorship line up as a triple sponsor for all things Alfa, including not only the Polidor 5k, but Trivia Night and the Hotter than Haiti Ride.

We deeply appreciate their support!

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!Cornerstone Development and the Parkhurst family have been long time supporters of Polidor and...
10/12/2026

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!

Cornerstone Development and the Parkhurst family have been long time supporters of Polidor and Trivia Night. This year, they became Signature Sponsors, and we can't thank them enough!

Their support helps us to sustain our program, which is grew even more this year in the field of Math. Two of our teachers developed and published a math book to teach basic mathematics for our market women!

We appreciate all you do to support Alfa!

We love our sponsors!Thank you to our beloved St. Bartholomew Choir for returning to sponsor the Polidor 5k. We deeply a...
10/11/2026

We love our sponsors!

Thank you to our beloved St. Bartholomew Choir for returning to sponsor the Polidor 5k.
We deeply appreciate their continued support of Alfa Literacy in Haiti.

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!GOD IS LOVE'God is Love' is a returning Signature Sponsor of all things Alfa this year! They ...
10/11/2026

Polidor Sponsor Spotlight!

GOD IS LOVE

'God is Love' is a returning Signature Sponsor of all things Alfa this year!

They graciously sponsor our 2026 Polidor 5k event, our Trivia Night and our Hotter than Haiti Ride.

Thank you for always reminding us that God is why we do what we do, and that we should love like God! God is Love has been a sponsor for us for several years and We can't thank them enough.

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1306 27th Street
Columbus, IN
47201

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