Bishop Solis' message regarding Mexico's earthquake

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Bishop Oscar A. Solis

Bishop Oscar A. Solis asks parishioners to stand in prayerful support and solidarity for the people of Mexico. Catholic Relief Services will be partnering with Caritas Mexicana to provide emergency relief in Mexico and parishioners are encouraged to make donations to CRS to assist with these efforts.

Caritas Mexicana reports that as of 1 a.m. (local time in Mexico) 248 deaths were reported. Many more are buried under the debris of destroyed buildings. Roads and bridges are collapsed. The power grid and telecommunications infrastructure are also seriously affected.

Caritas Mexico in coordination with Church groups and agencies, is establishing a monitoring network with the participation of bishops, vicariates and clerics to support the response effort. The Mexican Episcopal Conference said that they are looking at how best to coordinate to help more

Churches in Atlixco, Cholula, Amozoc and Ciudad de San Sebastian have suffered damages. The bell towers of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Tenancingo have also undergone serious damage.

The Archdiocese of Puebla as others, calls for calm and solidarity among its parishioners while awaiting the instructions of the authorities.

Caritas Mexican and Catholic Relief Services are well established in Mexico and ready to help. www.crs.org