Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has requested that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia take up a one-time, special collection during the month of June to support continued relief efforts in the wake of the tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma last month.

This special collection is part of a national initiative called for by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, to benefit the victims of natural disaster throughout the nation.

All contributed funds will support Catholic Charities' relief efforts for tornado victims and other victims of natural disasters.

The collection will take place on the weekend of either June 8th and 9th or June 15th and 16th at the discretion of individual pastors. It is hoped that, as people take the opportunity to express gratitude for the blessings present in their lives, they will be as generous as possible to those who are still lacking basic necessities and common comforts.

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