Similar to the prior story from Afghanistan, US troops in Haiti also found a local religious leader with whom to worship.

Father Glenn Meaux, originally of Abbeville, La., was able to minister to Louisiana National Guardsmen and other troops deployed in Task Force Bon Voizen in Haiti.  Father Meaux moved to Haiti in the late 1980s, and the senior enlisted leader of the Task Force knew he was there.  The unit’s Chaplain was able to find Father Meaux on the internet and arrange for him to minister to the American forces there: 

Meaux celebrated Mass, met with individual troopers who requested Catholic ministry and participated in camp activities alongside the Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from the United States, Belize and Colombia who were serving here during the time of his visit.

[Chaplain Chris] Gueydan was deeply appreciative of the time Meaux spent with the troops and believes that though short in duration, Meaux’s visit would reap lasting benefits.

“One Soldier wanted to go to confession, so I introduced the Soldier to Father Glenn and they took a walk. A few days later that Soldier came up to me and thanked me. Young Soldiers that are far away from home always express gratitude for reminders of home,” Gueydan said.

The US military deploys its troops around the world, and generally does an admirable job of ensuring their religious freedom — no matter where they go.

Via ArmyChaplaincy.com.