MESSAGES OF SOLIDARITY FROM CARITAS CHAPTERS
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A message of support to the victims and to all at Caritas who have joined
in the responsive effort to the earthquake in Peru.
I would like to send a message of solidarity to my Peruvian brothers
and sisters and appeal to the generosity of all the members of the Caritas
Confederation so that Caritas Peru may receive the resources necessary
to help those who are suffering most in their country. At this time
of recovery and repair, following the earthquake they have suffered,
my prayers go out to the Peruvian people
Cardenal Oscar Rodríguez
President of Caritas International
Mons. Fernando Bargallo, president of Caritas--Latin American and Caribbean
Region, said that ‘the blow suffered by the Peruvian people these
past few days has been terrible. For this reason, we would like to express
our solidarity and our deepest sympathy for those who have suffered
the consequences of this tragedy, especially those who have lost their
loved ones.’
We beseech Mary of Guadalupe, patron of our continent, to bestow her motherly love on the families affected by the earthquake.
Affectionately,
Patrica Tancredi
Regional Communications Coordinator
To our dear Peruvian brothers:
A warm greeting from the Diocesan Office of Social Pastoral Care of Limon, Costa Rica. We join you in prayer that our Lord Jesus Christ and his Holy Mother Mary shower the victims of yesterday’s earthquake with grace and comfort.
Inny Coto Madriz and the Social Pastoral Care team
Caritas Costa Rica
We received the news of this terrible event with much sadness. We join
in the messages of solidarity with our comrades and pray to Our Lord
that you rise above this disaster.
Caritas of Ecuador joins hands with our Peruvian brothers who have suffered
this terrible catastrophe and asks God to tighten the bonds of solidarity
in order to help our brothers in need.
Gabriela Elizabeth Mera Hidrobo
Episcopal Commission of Pastoral Social
Caritas Ecuador
To our Peruvian brothers:
I am writing these lines with a broken heart and an enormous sense of impotence at being unable to lend a hand to the Peruvian people who have suffered tremendously due to the earthquake. Peruvians have always received me with joy and affection.
I have been to both Ica and Nazca, and also have attended Mass in Pisco’s cathedral with my people, many of whom may no longer be alive.
Statistics know how to tell stories, and now they tell us a tragic story of hundreds of deaths in one of our countries.
Together in faith,
Ivonne Campos
Administrator Caritas Uruguay
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Our fellow Americans:
We join you in your prayers, although the news is sketchy at the moment, hoping that the consequences of the disaster are less serious than expected. We are continuing to follow the news with worry and attention.
A.S. Gerardo Monteverde
Dept. of Social Action, Caritas Uruguay
Our prayers go out to the victims of the earthquake so that Our Lord
allows them to enjoy the light of his face. For the families that they
receive comfort. For the victims, so that they overcome the disaster
and have enough resources and will for reconstruction. For the Peruvian
Church so that it consoles and accompanies those who suffer and illuminates
them with the Spirit.
With warm regards for all our Peruvian brothers and sisters,
Maritza Sanchez
Director
Caritas Cuba
Dear friends,
The Diocesan Commission of Pastoral Juvenil of Callao is organizing a collection of foodstuffs and clothing for the victims of the earthquake in the South.
You may leave your donations at the Virgen del Carmen Sanctuary, between Faucett and Colonial Avenues, during working hours.
We thank you in advance for your kind support and solidarity.
Sincerely,
Mg. Gino F. Flores-Bazalar
Executive Secretary
Diocesan Commission Pastoral Juvenil
Diocese of Callao
Fellow members of Caritas del Peru:
I have heard with much sorrow the news of the earthquake which has affected our sister nation. In the name of SELACC, I would like to express our feelings of solidarity and as well as our prayers for all of you in this difficult time.
Warm regards,
P. Jose Antonio Sandoval Tajonar
Executive Secretary SELACC
Brothers and Sisters of “Caritas”, Peru.
We are shocked by the breaking news of death and injury to hundreds of
people, and the extensive damage caused by the recent earthquake in Peru.
From the near distance, we offer our solidarity and raise our prayers
to God Almighty that he might protect the afflicted in their hour of need.
We declare ourselves ready and willing, alongside our brothers and sister
of the international network of Caritas to share in your pain and offer
our deepest sympathy and solidarity.
Ladislao Mello
Pastoral Social Nacional
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I would like you to know that the Episcopal Conference of Chile invited all the dioceses of the country to organise a special collection at Mass this Sunday for the people of Peru and charged Caritas Chile with sending this collection to Caritas Peru for the benefit of those who need help as a result of the seismic shock that has occurred this country.
With warm wishes to all the team of Caritas Peru from your brothers and sisters of Caritas Chile.
Victoria Tapia Marambio
Secretaria General
Caritas Chile
Dear Friends
Please receive my warmest wishes of peace, well-being and solidarity in these times of pain.
The Pastoral Social Nacional Secretariat, its team and all those who work in the field of social evangelization would like you, all our neighbouring brothers and sisters in Peru, to receive our support and prayers in these times of difficulty but also of opportunity for a better tomorrow.
The Pastoral Social Episcopal Commission led by its president, Mons. Ruben Salazar and its director Mons. Hector Henao have opened an account in order to receive contributions as a gesture of solid love for the families and people affected. This support is intended arrive in October in order to help in the post-emergency situation.
Pray count on our unconditional support and solidarity and, above all, on our prayer to the Godo f Life that his strength and wisdom will always light your way.
With fraternal best wishes,
Juan Ignacio Cardona O. Pbro.
Subdirector
On behalf of Caritas Asia President, Mt. Rev. Dr. Yvon Ambroise, Members of the Regional Commission, MOs and on my own behalf, I want to express our prayers and solidarity to the victims of the devastating earthquake in Peru.
Please convey our prayers to the Director of Caritas Peru and his team engaged in relief and rehabilitation works. Also remember victims of the floods in Caritas India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal in your prayers.
With kind regards,
Josh B Niraula
Regional Coordinator
CARITAS ASIA