For all who have been affected by the war in Gaza, we pray for peace and healing.
“Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas who are struggling to survive, protect their children, and live with dignity in dire conditions,” shared Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
At the request of the USCCB, Bishop Ricken is asking all parishes in our Diocese to have a voluntary special collection to support the work being done by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to aid the innocent victims of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
These organizations are the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church and have been in the region, working with the local Church to respond to the physical, medical, and psychological needs of the people affected by the violence.
If you would like to make an online gift, please click the link below. You will arrive at our giving page, where you will scroll until you see “Gaza Relief.” Enter the amount of your gift, select “one-time gift” and the “Gaza Relief” fund. Finally, scroll to the bottom to enter payment information. Thank you for your support and generosity.