August 29, 2005

On Hurricane Katrina

The vast destruction of lives and properties caused by Hurricane Katrina is a horrible human tragedy of unbelievable proportions.  The pain and suffering of thousands of people who have lost everything is deeply moving.  The scenes and stories of destruction and the continuing problems of basic human need for food, water, shelter and medical attention moves our hearts and minds to respond in whatever way we can help the thousands of refugees who are streaming into our Archdiocese.

I know that you will be generous with your time in relief work and generous to the collection on Labor Day weekend which will be directed to the needs of the hurricane victims.

Above all, we welcome our brothers and sisters who are suffering horribly and pledge our solidarity and prayers that God will inspire all people of good will to bring comfort and relief immediately to those in need.

                                                            Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza

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