Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has requested that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia take up a voluntary, special collection on the weekend of November 23rd and 24th to support the continued relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan that recently devastated the Philippines. Proceeds from the collection will assist immediate humanitarian needs and the cost of long-term reconstruction in the Philippine Islands.

All contributed funds will support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) efforts for typhoon victims and other victims of natural disasters. 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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Editor's Note: CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. For information on CRS please visit www.crs.org.

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