Resources for Responding to the
Katrina Emergency

"In a special way our hearts turn to all those suffering the devastating consequences of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. As the extent of this tragedy unfolds I ask you to join me in praying for the victims, their loved ones and all those affected. May the grieving families experience the consolation of God's presence and rescue workers be assured of our deep concern and support." Pope Benedict XVI, September 4, 2005

Resources for Getting Involved

• Bishop Campbell asks Catholics to Help with Hurricane Relief

• Catholic Charities USA

• American Red Cross

• DisciplesNow.com Cards of Care

• NCEA "Child to Child: A Catholic Campaign to Aid Education”

• Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Youth Ministry/St. Vincent de Paul Efforts

• St. Vincent de Paul

• Catholic Extension

• USA Freedom Corps

• Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

Catholic Resources & Prayer Services

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Katrina Page
• USCCB Prayer for Katrina Victims
• St. Mary's Press - Walking with Teens in Hope (Prayers & Resources)
• National Catholic Education Association Hurricane Katrina Page (Prayers & Resources)

Links to Diocesan Web Sites

• Archdiocese of New Orleans
• Diocese of Baton Rouge
• Diocese of Biloxi
• Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
• Diocese of Jackson
• Diocese of Lafayette
• Archdiocese of Mobile
• Diocese of Shreveport

Other Resources

• FirstGov.gov Resources and Information
• National Mental Health Association Resources
• National Education Association Resources
• Center for Disease Control Information

**  Although sincere efforts have been made to offer addresses only to websites whose content is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Columbus Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is not responsible for the content of the websites accessible by link from this website.  **