Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief

The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 12,000 and continues to climb.

To provide immediate relief to the families that suffered catastrophic losses, parishes and schools may encourage their communities to donate directly to these organizations:

1. US Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund.  The agency supports local church partners in Turkey and Syria, including Caritas Turkey and Caritas Syria.
    
2. The Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States Earthquake Aid for Turkey and Syria Fund. They work through local bishops, churches, and missionary congregations to ensure that resources are distributed equitably and justly, based on the needs of individual Churches.

We pray for all those affected by the earthquake that God will shield the people who suffer, console those who are bereaved, strengthen the work of emergency and relief teams, and shine his light in the midst of despair.