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An aerial view of flood damage wrought by Hurricane Helene along the Swannanoa River on Oct. 3, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane

Oct 21, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Bishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they... Read more

Bishop Michael Martin prays with victims of Hurricane Helene while surveying storm damage at Swannanoa, North Carolina, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

North Carolina bishop visits communities hit by hurricane: ‘People are stunned’

Oct 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Michael Martin told CNA that he and diocesan staff recently took a trip to several of the harder-hit areas... Read more

Volunteers smile while distributing relief supplies at Immaculata Catholic School in Hendersonville, North Carolina, October 2024.

PHOTOS: North Carolina Catholic school becomes major distribution center for hurricane relief

Oct 4, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The school “converted Sunday into a drive-thru pickup area, with volunteers handing out everything from hot meals to diapers to... Read more

Knoxville Bishop Mark Beckman speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Tennessee bishop on Hurricane Helene devastation: ‘Many have lost homes’

Oct 4, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The storm made landfall last week, passing through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. and leaving destruction... Read more

Diocese of Charlotte Vicar General Monsignor Patrick Winslow speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’

Oct 2, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Hurricane Helene passed through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. last week. The storm killed more than... Read more

Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.

North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters

Sep 30, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants... Read more

Floodwaters inundate the main street in Tarpon Springs, Florida, after Hurricane Helene passed offshore on Sept. 27, 2024. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida’s Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph and storm surges.

Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene

Sep 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Catholic Charities network as well as dioceses across the state of Florida appealed for help as Hurricane Helene wreaked... Read more