Bishop Authorizes Special Collection for Hurricane Relief Author: O Reverendíssimo Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. Press Releases and Statements 18 Out 2022 Share 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 to be taken up sometime during October with the specific date and manner of the collection left to the discretion of each pastor or parish administrator. In his communication to priests in the Diocese, Bishop da Cunha said the voluntary special collection is a way to “show our support to those suffering during this difficult time.” Proceeds from the collection will be forwarded to the U.S. Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund and will be used to support pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church in areas impacted by the hurricanes as well as efforts of Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services, the official relief agencies of the Catholic Church in the U.S. These agencies are already involved with local partners in those areas impacted by the hurricanes responding to immediate emergency needs and they will be there to assist in long-term rebuilding efforts. Earlier this month, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Jose H. Gomez wrote to his brother bishops across the country on the devastation caused by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and suggested a special collection “for the humanitarian, long-term recovery, and significant Church needs arising from these calamities.” O Reverendíssimo Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories Sem categoria Mensagens do Bispo In the News Press Releases and Statements Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 31 Ago 2017 Diocese to Take Up Hurricane Relief Collection 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 … 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 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