By — Simon Marks Simon Marks Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/creedon-just-before-quake-signs-of-progress-in-haiti Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Creedon: Just Before Quake, ‘Signs of Progress’ in Haiti World Jan 13, 2010 1:41 PM EDT Father Gerry Creedon, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, Va., has been visiting Haiti for 19 years and left Port-au-Prince Tuesday morning — just hours before the massive quake struck there. Creedon arrived in Haiti on Jan. 5, spent time in the capital then traveled to visit a sister parish and the Dominican Republic border. He said he saw signs of progress in Haiti — from political stability to less traffic congestion. Creedon spoke with us this morning from the Dominican Republic: We last spoke with Father Creedon after the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Simon Marks Simon Marks
Father Gerry Creedon, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Arlington, Va., has been visiting Haiti for 19 years and left Port-au-Prince Tuesday morning — just hours before the massive quake struck there. Creedon arrived in Haiti on Jan. 5, spent time in the capital then traveled to visit a sister parish and the Dominican Republic border. He said he saw signs of progress in Haiti — from political stability to less traffic congestion. Creedon spoke with us this morning from the Dominican Republic: We last spoke with Father Creedon after the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now