Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, a Diocese of Knoxville ministry, provides assistance in emergencies through its operations network and is ready to work with individuals and communities in need.
"As I am seeing the news reports of the flooding in East Tennessee and the many people impacted by the recent storms from Hurricane Helene, my heart is moved with compassion for all those who are suffering, and my prayer is for protection for all those who are in harm's way. Several of our parish communities are in areas impacted by the flooding. We are in communication with the pastors of those churches and are trying to get up to date information on what the local needs may be. I invite everyone to join me in prayer for those who are hurting, and as a diocese we will do all that we can to support those who have been affected by this disaster," Bishop Beckman said.
A second collection from Masses in all Diocese of Knoxville churches Oct. 5-6 will go to provide relief to those in need who have been impacted by the storm.
You can donate to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee's Disaster Relief Fund at ccetn.or/donate and selecting Disaster Relief Fund.
A second collection will be taken at all weekend Masses this weekend, Oct. 5-6, to go toward providing relief to those in need in the diocese who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Diocese of Knoxville and Catholic Charities of East Tennessee are working with impacted communities to assist with immediate needs of emergency housing, food, water, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies.
Funds from the second collection will be directed to help with the immediate as well as the longer term needs of disaster recovery within East Tennessee as people work to rebuild their lives and communities.