Assistance for Hurricane Harvey Victims

In addition to the NCCW receiving donations, Bishop Daniel Jenky has asked all parishes of the Peoria Diocese to take up special collections at all Masses the weekend of September 9 & 10th.  Please be as generous as possible.

Informational Update

Join us in prayer and aid for the victims of Hurricane Harvey   A CALL FOR SOLIDARITY WITH OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY WASHINGTON—U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and solidarity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on all people of good will to closely monitor future calls for assistance for victims and survivors in the days ahead. Cardinal DiNardo’s statement: “Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast in a catastrophic and devastating way this weekend, bringing with it severe flooding and high winds which have taken human life, caused countless injuries, and severely damaged homes and property throughout the region. The effects of this storm continue to put people in harm’s way, with horrific scenes playing out all around, such as those of people trapped on their rooftops as water continues to rise around them. Many dioceses of the Church in the United States have been affected; many others will be as the storm continues. As the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, this crisis hits very close to home. In solidarity with my brother bishops in this area of the country, I call on people of faith to pray for all of those who have been impacted by this Hurricane, and I ask people of good will to stand with the victims and their families. May God, the Lord of mercy and compassion, protect all who are still in danger, and bring to safety those who are missing. May He care in a special way for those who were already homeless, or without support and resources, before this disaster. We pray in thanksgiving for the first responders who are risking their lives to save others at this very moment. We include in our intentions the everyday heroes reaching out to help their neighbors in need, those who, like the Good Samaritan, cannot walk by a person in need without offering their hand in aid.” (Full statement is found at www.usccb.org.) The National Council of Catholic Women will be accepting donations for the relief efforts in the Galveston/ Houston Diocese at our national office located at 200 N. Glebe Road suite 725, Arlington, VA 22203, as well as at our 2017 Convention September 6-9 in Dallas, Texas. Please make all checks payable to the NCCW and write "Hurricane" in the note section or call (703) 224-0990 to make a donation. All proceeds will be forwarded to Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church.