1921. Signature by Haiti of the convention on freedom of transit:
Haiti, as a member of the League of Nations, signed in Barcelona (Spain)
this convention, which should ensure the guarantee and maintenance of the freedom of
communications and transit, as well as fair treatment of trade.
1972. Erection of the diocese of Jérémie:
Monseigneur Carl Edward Peters, who had until then been auxiliary bishop of Les Cayes,
became the first ordinary of this diocese.
1972. Erection of the diocese of Hinche.
Monseigneur Jean-Baptiste Décoste, who had until then been auxilary bishop of
Port-au-Prince, became the first ordinary of this diocese.