August 30, 2005

Hurricane Katrina relief fund

Recent news: So far, the archdiocese has received more than $400,000 in direct donations. The numbers for the second collection this past Sunday are not yet available (Posted 10-13-05)

The Mission Office for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is setting up a special fund. This money will be immediately channeled to dioceses in need in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. The archdiocese is also checking with the Catholic Church Extension Society that helps fund churches in areas where there are very few Catholics to see if we can cooperate with them in their efforts.

The latest news from the Diocese of Biloxi is that 20 percent of their churches are destroyed, 33 percent of their schools are destroyed and every diocesan building of any kind has suffered moderate to severe damage. The bishop of Biloxi is safe but has limited phone service, no water and no electricity.

Make out any checks to the "Mission Office" and mark them “Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.” If you are able to respond, please send all donations to:

Archdiocese of Indianapolis—Mission Office
P.O. Box 1410
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach the Mission Office at 317-236-1485 or 800-382-9836, extension 1485. Thank you so much for your consideration of this request.

Parish leaders have been asked to consider a special second collection this weekend (September 3-4) and/or next weekend (September 10-11) for the Church in these areas—particularly in Mississippi and Louisiana. As well, school and religious education administrators have been asked to consider holding student fundraisers.

 

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