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A crucifix outside a Tennessee church after storms over Easter, 2020. Credit: Office of Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Apr 14, 2020 / 09:31 am (CNA).- The bishops of the United States have offered their prayers in solidarity with the victims of extreme weather over the Easter weekend. At least 30 people were killed due to severe weather across the southern U.S. April 12 …

Storm damage to the Church of the Assumption in Germantown, Tennessee. Credit: Mark Cassman
By Christine Rousselle Nashville, Tenn., Mar 3, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- An historic Catholic church in the Nashville neighborhood of Germantown was among several buildings seriously damaged by a tornado Tuesday night. The tornado’s main path struck about 100 yards away from the Church of the Assumption in the …

Archbishop Dennis Schnurr Tours Tornado Damage in Dayton; Meets with Catholic Social Services Story and photos by Jessica Rinaudo It was a somber day walking into the offices of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV) in Dayton. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr was there to visit and hear the stories …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU Weeks after the May 27 tornadoes that tore through Dayton and areas north of the city, recovery efforts remain in full force with local faith-based organizations taking a leading role. “This is where Catholic social service agencies such as Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley …

In the past few days, students from Chaminade Julienne helped those impacted by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Check out the pictures below:

Donations toward the recovery effort can be made at: Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley at https://cssmv.org/donate-now/ St. Vincent de Paul Dayton at https://stvincentdayton.org/how-to-donate/ Our Home Family Resource Center at https://www.ourhomefrc.com/donate/