Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Archdiocese of New Orleans seeks donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

New Orleans Archdiocese Sets Up Relief Fund

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, SEPT. 14, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans is asking for prayers and support for archdiocesan efforts to aid those routed by Hurricane Katrina.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has set up a Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund to provide for basic assistance to people displaced from the New Orleans area and for those who are helping the displaced.

A significant number of archdiocesan churches, parishes, schools, and other community service facilities have been greatly affected by the hurricane, the U.S. bishops' conference said.

Contributions can be made online at the archdiocesan Web site, www.archdiocese-no.org.

Donations can be mailed to:

Archdiocese of New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
1800 S. Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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