As the official relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services is on the ground and already reaching out to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.  CRS has made an initial investment of $5 million and will need our help to continue their work in the coming weeks.  Please view the pdf file below on the longterm recovery process that will take place with CRS.

If you would like to donate, please send your donation directly to CRS by going to www.crs.org.

For further details on this disaster, please contact Suzanne Belongia in the social action office at 507-459-5556 or sbelongia@ccwinona.org.

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see Christ in our  brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us.

Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti.  Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice.  With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice.

Amen.

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Haiti Disaster Response (PDF 186.97kb)