Archbishop Aymond Comforts His Flock in the Wake of Hurricane Ida
“Being faith-filled,” says the New Orleans archbishop, “is even more important than being resilient!”
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Hurricane Recovery: Catholics Give and Receive Aid, in Post-Ida Louisiana
‘To me, this about the Church being alive,’ one Catholic beneficiary of local relief initiatives told the Register.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Hurricane Ida
The Holy Father extended expressions of care and comfort during his Angelus address on Sept. 5.
Hurricane Ida, and What Awaits Christians in Afghanistan
Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana Aug. 29 catastrophically, marking the 16th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Flood water and wind has damaged countless homes and business. More than a million people were left without electricity and running water. As for the Church in the area: The Archdiocese of New Orleans is assessing damage to Churches and schools and other properties. No doubt the residents of the greater New Orleans area are bracing for a long recovery period. For a local perspective Peter Finney, editor of the Clarion Herald, the Catholic newspaper for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, joins Register Radio. Then we talk to Register correspondent Lauretta Brown about the danger Christians face in Afghanistan as well as her latest reports in pro-life news.
Hurricane Ida: Catholics Mobilize to Help Communities in Need
Ida, a Category-4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, made landfall in Southeast Louisiana on Aug. 29 exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Ida: Catholics Offer Aid, Prayers for Survivors and All Affected
At least one Catholic church near New Orleans has opened its doors to serve as an emergency shelter.
