Archbishop Calls on Community for Hurricane Aid for Central America Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick has authorized an emergency voluntary collection to be taken in all Catholic parishes to assist in relief services in Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador following the devastating effects of Hurricane Mitch. In a letter sent today to all pastors, Most Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski, Auxiliary Bishop and Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Newark, thanked the people of Newark for their generosity in the past. "I am aware of the various collections taken in our parishes these past few months in response to the numerous calamities caused by extreme weather conditions," Bishop Bootkoski said. "Be assured I am grateful for your continued cooperation and the amazing generosity of your parishioners." Anyone interested in making a donation may do so at any Catholic parish or may send donations to: Archdiocese
of Newark/Central America
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