Parish Twinning Program of the Americas - PTPA

12/02/2025

As 2025, a year filled with challenges, draws to a close,
we celebrate a year fueled by faith, resilience, and shared purpose. Please consider making a gift to PTPA
so we may continue living the Gospel and advancing our mission to promote and nurture twinning relationships between Catholic parishes in the U.S. and vulnerable parishes in Haiti and Latin America.
Make Your Gift Here: https://ptpausa.org/donate/

10/06/2025

An Important Read! The PTPA October Newsletter:
Click the picture below to Read A Message of Gratitude and Hope, about a New PTPA Haiti Parish Visit Pilot Program, and more about how PTPA is sparking visible signs of hope.

New PTPA Projects and Resources Alternate text # PTPA October 2025 Newsletter: # Carrying the Flame of Passion Forward to Serve our Twin Parishes in Haiti and Latin America # This year, our hearts remain ablaze with purpose and connection # A Message of Gratitude and Hope Dear PTPA Friends, I remain...

09/05/2025

Another Important Read: PTPA Nat'l Conference Report and Next Steps Forward. Click here to read the PTPA Sept. Newsletter and learn more:
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/5hpwgl/4b9a31c5a184934428e6fac90a35b26a
Click here to view the Conference Highlights and photos, and view info about the Presentations made at the Conference:
https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/highlights-of-the-ptpa-2025-national-conference.html

07/24/2025

Celebrate Mass Together on the Feast of the Assumption Holy Day at the PTPA National Conference in Nashville on August 15, and other celebrations of Mass on August 16 & 17! Click here to review all Conference Information:
https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/nc2025info.html

07/10/2025

Fan the Flame of Passion to Serve Your Twin Parish!

Hearts On Fire at the upcoming PTPA National Conference, Aug 15-17, in Nashville. Click here to view the full agenda, registration and lodging information: https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/nc2025info.html

07/04/2025

GOOD NEWS!
The Early Bird Conference Discount has been extended to July 15! BE SURE TO REGISTER SOON!

06/23/2025

BURNING QUESTION:
How can we address the deportation crisis impacting our friends from Haiti and Latin America?

Gain knowledge at the 2025 PTPA National Conference in Nashville, August 15-17, from Keynote Speaker
Kim Lamberty, Executive Director, Quixote Center

With the ending of the humanitarian parole program and the ramp up of deportations, many of our beloved friends from Haiti and Latin America who have migrated to our country are facing a difficult dilemma.

This has created a complicated challenge for our twin parishes in Haiti and Latin America as they struggle to integrate internally displaced persons as a result of gang violence and deportees, both from the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Kim will share her knowledge about the topic deportation crisis and respecting the human dignity of migrant people.

Click here to access full Conference information: registration page, agenda, lodging info, etc.: https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/nc2025info.html

05/26/2025

Click here to view the Agenda for the 2025 PTPA National Conference:https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/xz1fb/a8046879ac5948b4e46bb94da70f15e7/2025_PTPA_Conference_Daily_Agenda.pdf

Click here to register for the conference at an Early Bird rate now:https://ptpausa.org/news-events/event-calendar/event-form/ptpa-national-conference-2025/101648/tickets

05/20/2025

PTPA ANNOUNCES CASSANDRA BISSAINTHE AS OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, effective July 1.

We are blessed to have Cassandra lead our organization moving forward in the future. Her extraordinary experience and leadership skills will benefit PTPA and strengthen our ability to have a positive impact on poor Catholic communities in Haiti and Latin America.

Cassandra’s experience includes leading many successful projects in Haiti and Latin America. For the past three years, Cassandra led program management and partner engagement for University of Notre Dame global education initiatives focusing on literacy and social-emotional learning resources for grade school children in impoverished countries, including Haiti. Cassandra also worked for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for more than seven years developing emergency preparedness and response projects across Latin America, the Caribbean and West Africa. She brings strong multilingual and cross-cultural communication skills, as she is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.

With her legacy of leadership and global impact, Cassandra is the right person to lead us forward in continuing the vital mission of PTPA. She embraces our commitment to share God’s love with impoverished Catholic communities in Haiti and Latin America by supporting the important work that you do on behalf of your twin parishes.

Cassandra stated: "I'm truly excited about this new role because it allows me to deepen my connection with the incredible work Catholic parishes in the U.S. are doing to support parish communities in Haiti and Latin America. It’s a meaningful opportunity to build stronger relationships, share stories of impact, and walk in solidarity with our brothers and sisters across the region."

Read more about it in the press release here:https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/xz1fb/323e77bcfb5185f60ba46b3d75ee00f1/PTPA_ED_Announcement_PressRelease.pdf

05/13/2025

Another Important Read: Exciting Move Forward for PTPA & the Essential Nature of Twinning. Click here to read the May Newsletter and learn more: https://d2mxsxvdlyuhqy.cloudfront.net/mailing/9gvb5k/f8d080eddc91c7890069bc26d8ddd520?format=pdf&ch=5000&cw=3900
Click here to learn more about the upcoming PTPA National Conference: https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/nc2025info.html

05/01/2025

Come Together & Renew the Spirit of Parish Twinning Mission.
Don’t miss this spiritually meaningful opportunity!

More than 20 prominent speakers will share timely knowledge about how to ensure meaningful service and positive impact for your mission on behalf of your twin parish.

03/07/2025

Another great read! The March Newsletter, featuring great information about the upcoming PTPA National Conference and best practices. Click here to read the full newsletter: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/9wvqxk/90f60349d2f7db6049e685875df31a14, and click on the picture to see basic information about the PTPA conference. Find more information about the conference here: https://ptpausa.org/programs-services/services/nc2025info.html