Bicol dioceses launch aid drives for Masbate typhoon victims
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- Sep 28
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Bicol dioceses launch aid drives for Masbate typhoon victims
atholic dioceses across Bicol appealed Friday for help to communities in Masbate devastated by Typhoon Opong, urging parishioners to contribute through second collections and relief drives.
The Diocese of Legazpi said its special collection, set for Sept. 28 and including anticipated Masses on Saturday, will be sent through diocesan channels to the Diocese of Masbate “as early as we can.”
“By giving generously, you are directly helping our brothers and sisters in Masbate who are struggling with loss, damage, and disruption caused by the storm,” the diocese said in a statement.
It urged the faithful to respond “in faith and solidarity,” saying contributions would “bring hope and concrete help where it is most needed.”
Bishop Hernando Abcede of Daet likewise directed all parishes and quasi-parishes in his diocese to hold second collections Sunday.
“The proceeds of this collection will be sent to the Diocese of Masbate to assist them in their recovery and rebuilding efforts,” he said.
The Diocese of Sorsogon also appealed for support, calling on the faithful, religious groups, and parishes to extend assistance.
Caritas Sorsogon listed immediate needs, including food, bottled water, shelter materials, hygiene kits, medical supplies, clothing, and footwear.
Donations in cash and in kind are being accepted at parish drop-off points across the province, including the Sorsogon Cathedral and churches in Gubat, Irosin, Bulan and Pilar. Caritas Sorsogon also opened a command center at the OLPS Auditorium.
Opong made its first landfall over San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, late Thursday evening as a typhoon before hitting Masbate twice Friday as a severe tropical storm. It later struck Romblon and Oriental Mindoro.
In Masbate, churches, homes and livelihoods were damaged, forcing thousands to evacuate. Across Bicol, dioceses opened churches to shelter evacuees.
The Diocese of Virac said more than 450 people stayed in at least 11 parish and mission churches in Catanduanes. In Camarines Sur, the Archdiocese of Caceres reported nearly 4,000 evacuees in at least 20 churches. “Let us continue to pray for everyone’s safety and for the swift recovery of our communities,” the archdiocese said.
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