Catholic community in solidarity with Irma-affected island

A scene in St. Martin after the passage of Irma

EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a statement by Bishop of the Diocese of Roseau on the passage Hurricane Irma.

The Catholic community of the Diocese of Roseau stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Antigua & Barbuda, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and the rest of the affected Leeward Islands. We are aware that they are all extensions of Dominica, in that, many of our parents, relatives and friends live in these islands.

Our own experience of similar disasters helps us understand the effect of such great loss of property and human life and the arduous task of building back. This makes us feel that their pain is our pain and that their loss is our loss.

We extend our good wishes to the people of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba who experienced similar ravages; and the people of Florida who are still bracing for the onslaught of Irma.

We pray for a speedy recovery from the disaster, but continue to ask that God extends his protective hands over us all as we are still in the hurricane season.

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3 Comments

  1. September 10, 2017

    It always amazes me that during natural disasters , and i mean isn’t natural disasters God’ work? so why the self appointed church and men/women of God spout such innuendo’ Now. lets look at the countries that God sent his message loud and clear to, are they not wallowing in Sodom like influences? i can hear the self righteous,”those with no sin” ect ect if one should look closely , tourism, sextourism and gambling are the major turn over of the islands hit, economy, while in Houston it is the mass exploitation of the worlds natural resources, Man controls the world, but he doesn’t own it, at the end of the day God/Goddess are calling all the shots.Those with eyes to see, will definitely see.

  2. Concerned
    September 9, 2017

    God help st Martin. Dominicans let us lend a helping hand to our Sister Island, I know we can

  3. Let The Truth Be Known - Original
    September 9, 2017

    What havoc Hurricane Irma strewed in its path. This is something else; no easy matter. Irma is really angry and to continue at the same ferocious pace; not decreasing it as it continues to other countries.
    From afar I also pray for all those who are affected and hope Jose does not unleash its power on them and their countries. They have had enough from Irma.

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