A solemn mass marking the enthronement of Mgr Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean, the new bishop of the Diocese of Fort-Liberté, was held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. This ceremony officially consecrates his entry into office at the head of this diocese.<\/p>
Several high-ranking personalities, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Raina Forbin, as well as local and departmental civil and police authorities, participated in this celebration. On this occasion, the main celebrant issued a call for unity and commitment among Catholic faithful, inviting them to work together in service of Christ’s work and to continue their mission of evangelization.<\/p>
Mgr Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean succeeds Mgr Quesnel Alphonse, who led the Diocese of Fort-Liberté for about a decade. His arrival at the head of this ecclesiastical jurisdiction opens a new chapter in the pastoral life of the diocese. He will be tasked with consolidating gains, strengthening the commitment of Christian communities, and continuing the spread of the Gospel in various parishes.<\/p>
