About Us

Born to Michel Vixama (Cap-Haitien) and Rosalie Innocent (Jacmel) on December 17, 1952, Dr. Fenel Vixama is originally from Port-au-Prince. He is married to Rev. Sophonie Alfred (teacher). From this union came three children: Pascalle Vixama DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), Vanessa Vixama MPH (Master of Public Health), and Dr. Kenny Vixama Esq (lawyer). Fenel began his primary studies at the Jean Marie de la Mennais School in Port-au-Prince and completed them at the François Volny School in Gonaïves. He did his secondary studies at ”La Ronde” College in Gonaives and ”Jean Price-Mars” in Port-au-Prince. In 1973, Fenel enrolled at STEDH.

In 1980, Dr. Vixama moved to the United States of America where he continued his studies at Truman College in Chicago. His academic background includes Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) from New York Theological Seminary (2010), Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (1990), Master of Theology (MTS) from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary (1992), a specialization in Liberation Theology in Guatemala and Nicaragua, and training in medical chaplaincy (1 CPE Unit) with the North-Western University Memorial Hospital (Chicago) and (3 CPE Units) with the Catholic Health Services (CHS) (Long Island, New York).

A distinguished professional, Fenel has made a career in administration as well as District Supervisor for the Chicago Metro, sometimes ministering to COG and other prestigious institutions such as PCUSA and UMCH, sometimes teaching as a teacher and sometimes chaplaincy as a supervisor.

Dr. Fenel Vixama is a prolific writer. He also has several works to his credit. In 1999, he published his first book entitled La Foi Chrétienne et la Politique: Christ & César. In 2021, he compiled an intergenerational hymnology: ”Tribute to the Creator”. In 2022, he presents a new series whose theme is: ” The great questions of human existence! ”