Diocese to Take Up Hurricane Relief Collection Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 31 Ago 2017 Share FALL RIVER — Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in parishes of the Fall River Diocese to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey and to assist in recovery efforts in areas impacted by the devastating storm and related flooding. The collection will be taken up during Masses on the weekend of September 9 and 10. In the wake of this tragedy, Bishop da Cunha encourages all to continue to pray for the suffering people of southeast Texas and to remember those who have perished. Proceeds from the collection will support the humanitarian and recovery efforts of Catholic Charities USA and will provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Catholic Charities USA is the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church. Donations to the diocesan hurricane relief collection may be made at any of its parishes, or sent directly to the Fall River Diocese, P.O. Box 2577, MA 02722. Please mark “Hurricane Relief Collection” in the memo section of the check. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories Sem categoria Mensagens do Bispo In the News Press Releases and Statements Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 29 Set 2017 Parishes to Support Hurricane Relief Effortsin Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands FALL RIVER — In the wake of the destruction to Puerto Rico and other Carribean islands by Hurricane Maria, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has recommended that pastors in the … Read More In the News 24 Out 2016 Special Collection to Support Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts FALL RIVER — Earlier this month Hurricane Matthew devastated significant parts of the Southeast coast of the United States and some countries in the Caribbean, especially Haiti. In response, Bishop … Read More Press Releases and Statements 18 Out 2022 Bishop Authorizes Special Collection for Hurricane Relief Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., has authorized a special collection in the Diocese of Fall River to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The collection is … Read More