by Beth | Jan 1, 2004 | Disasters and Responses, News
Report of the Visit to Puerto Armuelles, Panama December 26, 2003 Fr. Xiegdel Candanedo Coordinator of Caritas, David, Chiriqui On Friday, December 16, 2003 I went to Puerto Armuelles, district of Baru to visit the pastor, Juan Patricio (John Prager, CM), and see...
by Beth | Dec 30, 2003 | Disasters and Responses, News
“At 2:15 AM on Christmas morning Chiriqui Province in Panama suffered an earthquake. The epicenter was six miles from Puerto Armuelles. Two people were killed and about fifty seriously injured, About fifty homes were destroyed, as were a few of our chapels. The...
by Beth | Dec 29, 2003 | Disasters and Responses, News
The following agencies have established ways of both keeping informed about the latest news of the disaster and concrete ways to help…Catholic Relief Services Church World Service Relief Web Situation Report UNICEF World Vision Mercy Corps This list is by no...
by Beth | Oct 30, 2003 | Disasters and Responses, News
SVDP-LA – accepting donations to assist the many victims of devastating Southern California blazes. 100% of the donation goes to the project! Los Angeles, CA – In an effort to bring peace, comfort and a sense of normalcy to the lives of the hundreds of men,...
by Beth | Sep 7, 2003 | Disasters and Responses, News
WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPT. 1, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The stories of priests on the scene during the Sept. 11 attacks are highlighted in a new publication produced by the U.S. bishops. “We Were There … Catholic Priests and How They Responded” is a...
by Beth | Mar 19, 2003 | Disasters and Responses, News
Following Earthquake in North West China, Fr. Joseph Loftus, CM asks for our support to purchase rice and flour for 1,200 families in the worst effected area, ie Bachu county. 28th February 2003 Dear Confreres and Friends, Re:Â Recent Earthquake in North West China....
