Many of you have seen the heartbreaking news that devastating earthquakes have struck Venezuela, leaving many people dead, injured, or still missing. We join the Church throughout the world in praying for all who have been affected by this tragedy.
We pray especially for those who have lost loved ones, for those who are injured or displaced, and for the first responders and relief workers who continue to risk their own safety to care for others. May the Lord grant them strength, hope, and peace.
Our parish is blessed to include many families with ties to Venezuela and throughout Latin America. During moments like these, we stand with them in prayer and solidarity.
Cardinal McElroy has already provided emergency assistance through Catholic Relief Services to support humanitarian relief and recovery efforts. He also encourages the faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington to prayerfully consider offering additional support.
If you would like to assist those affected, donations may be made directly through Catholic Relief Services at www.crs.org.
Let us continue to entrust the people of Venezuela to the loving care of Our Lady of Coromoto, Patroness of Venezuela, asking her to intercede for all those who suffer.