Catholic Church appeals for donations for typhoon victims

The Catholic Church, through organizations like Caritas Manila and the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP), is appealing for donations to aid victims of Super Typhoon Rolly.

Bishop Sofronio Bancud of the Diocese of Cabanatuan encouraged the faithful to help those affected by the typhoon and described this as a way to complete their prayers and praises to God.

Donations and relief goods collected will be facilitated by parishes and social action offices.

The AMRSP provided specific bank details for cash donations, while both Caritas Manila and AMRSP are accepting in-kind donations such as food, hygiene kits, sleeping mats, and blankets.

Parishes in the Diocese of Borongan in Eastern Samar will conduct a second collection in all Masses for the victims of Typhoon Rolly on Sunday, November 8.

The Diocese of Borongan's second collection is voluntary and subject to the pastoral discretion of parish priests due to financial constraints faced by the faithful due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Archdiocese of Caceres also welcomed donations for typhoon victims whose properties were damaged and families displaced.