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Destruction left by floodwaters is seen in Letcher County, Ky., Aug. 23, 2022. (CNS photo/courtesy Katina Hayden via The Western Kentucky Catholic)

Helped after tornadoes, Catholics in western Kentucky aid state's flood victims

Owensboro Bishop William F. Medley in a recent letter asked all 78 parishes to take up a special collection and to be "as generous as possible" in responding to the floods on the other side of the state.

Women in traditional attire participate in a procession July 2, 2022, during the National Catholic Burmese-American Conference in Owensboro, Ky. (CNS photo/Riley Greif, The Western Kentucky Catholic)

Gathering in Owensboro, Ky., 'feels like 'home,' say Asian Catholic leaders

Sr. Myrna Tordillo expressed her hope for the participants at the National Catholic Burmese-American Conference in Owensboro: "That they continue to live the faith, with the hierarchy and with their faith communities."

Damage is seen after a tornado hit Bowling Green, Ky., Dec. 11, 2021. (CNS photo/Lindsey Nance via Reuters)

Tornado victims ask for prayers — and 'don't forget about us in a month'

Resurrection is just one of the many buildings destroyed by the tornadoes that hit western Kentucky.

 

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