Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued the following statement Jan. 23 regarding the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
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“The horrific destruction and loss of life wrought by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have saddened the hearts of people throughout the nation.
Many of us feel powerless to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters facing disaster. Yet, we can stand united in prayer and in solidarity to aid the ongoing relief efforts by supporting Catholic Charities USA. This non-profit agency coordinates the Catholic Church’s response to natural and human-made disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies in support of their relief efforts.
Let us ask the Holy Spirit to bring strength and perseverance to the first responders rallying from around the nation to fight the fires, and to local authorities working to evacuate residents safely.
May God bring consolation to all those mourning the loss of a loved one, and resilient strength to those seeking to rebuild in the wake of devastating loss.”
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
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