Venezuela Outreach
In response to the Diocese of
St. Cloud Bishop Patrick Neary’s request to support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work with Caritas Venezuela, our ACC has tithed 10% of the collections for the week ending January 18. Collectively, our ACC is sending more than $5,100 for this relief effort.
If you wish to contribute additional to this humanitarian relief, you can send your check directly to:
St. Cloud Mission Office
CRS/Caritas Venezuela|
11 – 8th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
or
Make your check payable to your parish and simply note Caritas Venezuela on the memo line (leave it at the parish office or drop it in your Sunday collection) and we will forward it on to the mission office.
To donate online to the USSCB General "Overseas Appeal"
CLICK HERE and under "My Donation" choose the "One-Time" option. Next, select the "National Collections Sponsored by USSCB" and the Sub Fund "Catholic Relief Services- Bishops Overseas Appeal"
About CRS & Venezuela
CRS has a strong history of working with Caritas Venezuela to provide a lifeline of support for basic human needs to families across the country.
CRS reports that 8 million people need direct humanitarian assistance and drastic funding cuts in US government assistance last year resulted in 2.6 million people not receiving the critical assistance as planned.
Bishop Leads In Effort
The Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud responds to the cry for help in Venezuela. In January 12th, Bishop Patrick Neary put out a request for donations to help those lacking human needs on behalf of Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Venezuela.