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Nebraska parish mobilizes to help neighbors after massive tornado
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Apr 30, 2024 / 12:15 pm After a blockbuster night of severe weather that saw tornadoes touch down in at least six states on Friday, one Catholic parish in Nebraska is stepping up in a particular way to help their neighbors after a massive twister leveled …
Despite Kentucky tornadoes, Virgin Mary statue still stands—and Catholics offer help
by Kevin J. Jones Owensboro, Ky., Dec 13, 2021 / 19:01 pm The deadly storms that hit nine states in the Midwest and the South produced an image of a statue of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, seemingly untouched outside the damaged building of Resurrection Catholic Church. Tina Casey, …
Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Dayton and the North
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Weeks after the May 27 tornadoes that tore through Dayton and areas north of the city, recovery efforts remain in full force with local faith-based organizations taking a leading role. “This is where Catholic social service agencies such as Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley …
Resource to help those affected by storms throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Donations toward the recovery effort can be made at: Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley at https://cssmv.org/donate-now/ St. Vincent de Paul Dayton at https://stvincentdayton.org/how-to-donate/ Our Home Family Resource Center at https://www.ourhomefrc.com/donate/
Letter from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr on the devastating tornadoes
May 31, 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, You are undoubtedly aware of the devastating tornadoes that hit areas near Dayton and western Ohio overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. Three of our churches sustained damage to greater or lesser degrees; thankfully no one was injured at the parish locations. However, …