Catholics in the Diocese of Lubbock continue to respond to help support fellow Texans who are victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Catholics gathered in prayer on Thursday, September 7, in churches and homes across the 25-county area surrounding Lubbock to pray for those killed and those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
Other opportunities to help are available to Lubbock-area Texans. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lubbock is accepting personal hygiene products to create kits to be sent to south Texas. Items, such as toothpaste, combs, shampoo and feminine hygiene products will be accepted until Friday, September 22, 2017, at the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lubbock main office at 102 Ave J in Lubbock, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directed by the United States Bishops, Catholics in the Diocese of Lubbock will have the opportunity to give a monetary donation through a special collection which will be taken in each of the 62 parishes of the Diocese of Lubbock during the Masses September 9 and 10. A goal of a $100,000 contribution is set based on past disaster relief collections.
Monetary donations may also be made through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock website at catholiclubbock.org/Give.
A letter from Most Rev. Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock, about the response of the Texas Bishops can be found on the Diocese of Lubbock website at: Bishop Coerver Hurricane Harvey Letter.pdf
The Diocese of Lubbock also joins in prayer for all affected by, and in the path of, Hurricane Irma. The Knights of Columbus is accepting funds for Hurricane Irma relief. To contribute visit www.kofc.org
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lubbock is accepting:
- Combs
- Brushes
- Feminine Hygiene products
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Shaving Cream and Razors
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
Items will be accepted until Friday, September 22, 2017, at the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lubbock main office at 102 Ave J in Lubbock, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Press release from Diocese of Lubbock)
