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Catholic Extension Society program to help rebuild church in Puerto Rico

Cardinal Cupich, chancellor of Chicago-based Catholic Extension Society, joined Archbishop Roberto González Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, along with bishops from five dioceses of Puerto Rico, on March 31 for the launch of a major project to recover and rebuild the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico rising

On Sept. 7, 2017, Hurricane Irma, the first Category 5 hurricane on record to hit Puerto Rico, brought widespread destruction to the island. Just two weeks later, another one hit, when Hurricane Maria brought even more devastation to Puerto Rico.

St. Aloysius Parish celebrates feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence

Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales of the Diocese of Caguas, Puerto Rico joined Father Claudio Diaz Jr., pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, in celebrating a Mass in honor of the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, on Nov. 15, 2019.

Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria deaths in the thousands

Few believed the initial official figures that said 64 people died in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, a stunningly low statistic that officials released shortly after what is considered one of the island’s worst natural disasters on record.

Campaign aims to help still-suffering Puerto Rico

Six months after Hurricane Maria wreaked unprecedented devastation on Puerto Rico, the island is still suffering, and much of the relief and recovery help people have received has come from Catholic parishes.

Cardinal Cupich visits Puerto Rico on behalf of Pope Francis

Cardinal Cupich made a pastoral visit to Puerto Rico Dec 3-6 on behalf of Pope Francis to share his concern for the island devastated by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in September. He met with local bishops, religious men and women and toured the devastation.

Catholic groups provide relief in Puerto Rico

A month after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Catholic organizations, groups and individuals were still among the most prominent responders to the needs of a suffering people.

A week after being hit by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico begs for help; Catholic Charities USA, Knights among agencies sending aid

More than a week after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, much of the island remained without communication and in desperate need of humanitarian aid. News programs have been broadcasting about long lines of travelers, who have little food or water, and are desperate to get off the island at the San Juan airport to no avail.

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