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Parish in Queens celebrates healing after Hurricane Sandy
A parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn marked the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy with a Mass said in thanksgiving... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Flood teaches stranded kids lessons in faith
Two buses driving up to St. Vincent de Paul School in Denver late Friday, Sept. 13 were cheered by weary... Read more
Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims
Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more
Denver archbishop offers prayers, support to flood victims
As deadly flash flooding devastates the Colorado Front Range, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has asked for prayers for... Read more
New Philippines campaign seeks to help typhoon victims
The Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines have organized a campaign to assist the nearly one million people in Manila and... Read more
Relief efforts underway as flooding wreaks havoc in Philippines
A combination of seasonal monsoon rains and a tropical storm off the coast of the Philippines has caused massive damage... Read more
Indian bishops pray for victims of devastating flood
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India issued a June 21 statement voicing deep “solidarity” and “concern” for victims of severe... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Pope makes fourth appeal for Oklahoma tornado victims
As he hosted his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis made his fourth appeal for prayer for... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
Pope praying for children, others struck by Oklahoma tornado
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people... Read more
Six months later, Sandy victims plod through recovery
Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle through... Read more
Pope Francis assures Iran, Pakistan quake victims of prayers
Pope Francis is praying for the victims of the earthquake that killed 35 and injured 100 in Iran and Pakistan. Read more
Pope prays for flood victims, urges aid for survivors
The Pope is praying for the 54 people who have died in flooding that hit two cities in Argentina and... Read more
Haiti rebuilding efforts continue three years after quake
Three years after the island nation of Haiti was rocked by a devastating earthquake, efforts to rebuild the local Church... Read more
Catholic agencies work to help Philippines typhoon victims
Catholic relief agencies are working to help the victims of Typhoon Bopha, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this... Read more
Parishes in Queens remain ravaged by Hurricane Sandy
The faith and generosity that Catholics in the borough of Queens are displaying as they struggle to get through the... Read more
Guatemala president cancels Pope meeting after second quake
President Otto Perez of Guatemala canceled his visit with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican set for Nov.15 after a... Read more
Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches
Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region. Read more
