Bishop McCormack Calls for Support for People of Haiti

Bishop John B. McCormack is calling for New Hampshire parishes to hold a special collection on January 23-24, 2010 to support Haiti following the earthquake.

“This earthquake is devastating to the people of Haiti,” said Bishop McCormack. “I know our first reaction is, ‘How can we help?’  We offer our prayers and our material support. Although we are still unsure of the extent of the loss of human life following this disaster in Haiti, we do know the damage is great and our support is needed. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and was still recovering from a previous earthquake last year. This disaster could not have happened at a worse time. It is our responsibility, as people of faith, to offer whatever aid we can to our brothers and sisters in need. As Catholics we are further saddened to learn of the death of Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot. He and many other members of the Church have been killed and injured. I ask for special prayers for them and their families.”

The special free will collection will benefit the efforts of the Catholic Church’s international disaster relief program, Catholic Relief Services. All monies collected will be sent to CRS.  By visiting www.crs.org, supporters can learn how to help support CRS’s ongoing work in Haiti.