Parishes in the Diocese of Rochester have been encouraged by Bishop of Rochester Salvatore R. Matano to conduct a second collection at all Masses the weekend of May 9-10 to aid victims of the April 25 earthquake in Nepal.
All proceeds collected will be sent to Catholic Relief Services, which is helping to provide emergency services and long-term recovery efforts.
Thousands of people died and hundreds were injured in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake about 50 miles northwest of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital.
Those wishing to contribute directly to CRS may do so at www.crs.org.
