Inland dioceses adopt devastated Gulf Coast dioceses in wake of Hurricane Katrina
The EdgeGulf Coast Dioceses Devastated
by Deal Hudson
09/03/05
The path of Katrina left devastation and loss of life over three states. The recovery operation will be the largest in the history of our nation.
The same will be true for our Church, facing the challenge of rebuilding the Catholic infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
In an extraordinary measure, three inland dioceses in Mississippi and Louisiana are "adopting" the three dioceses most directly affected by the storm. The Diocese of Baton Rouge has adopted the Archdiocese of New Orleans; the Diocese of Jackson the Diocese of Biloxi; and the Diocese of Lafayette the Diocese of Homa-Thibodaux.
In addition to office space, the adopted dioceses will receive office equipment, computers, telephones, housing, and the help of local diocesan staff.
Archbishop Hughes of New Orleans has already set up a chancery in an empty elementary school in Baton Rouge. He expects to be there at least four months.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 6:50 AM
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