Marriages have always been encouraged and weddings are celebrated. For many years the sisters have had a collection of wedding dresses for their neighbors use. An outdoor Eucharist being celebrated. Historically the sisters have spent two days and two nights a week at Maison St. Paul except during times of political unrest. Travel is very hard on vehicles in Haiti.
Main highways are in disrepair and most side roads are dirt or mud, depending on the season.
The sisters greatly fear that their Jeep will give out and they will have no way to reach Maison St. Paul. This would mean abandoning this vital ministry to the children and their families that live around Maison St. Paul. Gloria and friends working in the house garden. Kenscoff, Haiti There was also a strong need to create a place of quiet and retreat where the Sisters of St. Margaret, other missionaries, and local people might go for spiritual refreshment and renewal. In 1961, the sisters opened their retreat and conference center in cool, mountainous Kenscoff.