Our hearts and prayers go out to the  150+ parishes, schools, dioceses, and ministries, in addition to those who have lost their homes and/or business, that have been directly impacted by flooding, wind damage, and power outages wrought by Hurricane Harvey.

On the weekend on September 16th/17th we will be taking up a second collection for those affected by the Hurricane Harvey and heavy rains.  Please write "Hurricane Harvey" in the memo of your check.  Proceeds will be sent via the Diocese of San Jose to Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.  

Click on the photo below to view an example of the damage done to one of the parishes in Texas.  There are also links below to find out how you may directly donate to the Diocese of Victoria, Diocese of Corpus Christi or Archdiocee of Houston/Galveston if you would like to do so sooner.


As just one example,  St. Ignatius Parish in Spring, TX is completely flooded. Fr. Norbert shared this  video on Facebook which demonstrates the magnitude of damage our eCatholic family is facing in South Texas.

We reached out to the Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston, the Diocese of Victoria, and the Diocese of Corpus Christi to see how we can rally the entire eCatholic family to lend a hand. They've reported that monetary donations would be most helpful.  Please join us in making a donation today:

• Diocese of Victoria
  https://www.victoriadiocese.org/donate-hurricane-relief
   
• Archdiocese of Houston/Galveston
  https://catholiccharities.org/donate-now-and-help-our-neighbors-recover-from-disaster/
   
• Diocese of Corpus Christi - Mail a donation to Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc., 1322 Comanche Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Most importantly,  please continue to pray all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey.