Catholic organizations send aid to Cuba, Haiti in wake of hurricane

Published: 2005-07-12

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Medical Mission Board have pledged to help Cuba and Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Dennis, which moved through the Caribbean July 8-10. Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas relief and development agency that has a license to ship aid materials to Cuba, said it was working closely with the Cuban bishops' Caritas program and the Archdiocese of Miami to provide help. Initial reports indicated that roofing materials and basic necessities such as mattresses and blankets were the most pressing needs, although an ongoing needs assessment continued.

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