We continue to hold the people of Greensburg, Macksville, Ellinwood, and Claflin and other communities throughout our State in our prayer as they deal with the aftermath of last weekend’s devastating storms.

You are in our prayer.  You are in our thoughts.  You are in our hearts.  We feel weak.  We feel powerless.  We feel so inadequate.  We want to help.  We want to be there for you.  We want to be with you.  May the Lord for whom nothing is impossible hold us together and provide strength and comfort.  God bless you and keep you.

Even as we are grateful that all parishioners of Saint Joseph Parish, Greensburg have been located, we mourn the loss of those who have died this past weekend and pray for the repose of their souls and for the comfort of their loved ones.

In addition to our prayerful support, I know that we want to be of whatever material assistance we can be.

Catholic Social Service ~ Catholic Charities for Southwest Kansas plays a distinctive role among community resources in responding to these crises.

I have asked our Pastors and Parish Life Coordinators throughout the diocese to take up a special collection or to set aside a specific amount from their general treasury to assist with immediate and long-term assistance.

I am grateful to all those close and far who are expressing a desire to be of assistance. 

+Ronald M. Gilmore