Bishop announces hurricane relief collection

Bishop McManus has announced that parishes around the diocese may take a special collection for those affected by recent hurricanes.

The Diocese of Worcester also has posted a Hurricane Relief Donation page on its website for those who would like to donate with a credit card, https://worcesterdiocese.org/hurricane-relief.

“News reports have made it clear that relief assistance is greatly needed for those parts of the Caribbean and Florida that were impacted directly by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services are on site assisting families with essential needs and are relying on disaster relief funding through the USCCB,” the bishop said.

The diocesan finance office will transfer collected funds through the USCCB to appropriate relief efforts. 

PHOTO: Volunteers and members of the local community distribute food at Jesús Obrero ( Jesus the Worker) in Fort Myers, Fla., Parish Oct. 4, 2022, amid the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (CNS photo/Tom Tracy)