Super Typhoon Haiyan, most likely the largest storm to ever hit land, has battered the Philippines. The scale of the disaster is huge, with over 9.5 million people in need of help and 600,000 forced from their homes. You can help through Caritas Finland's disaster relief fund: Danske Bank FI73 8000 1270 1545 04 Sunday's collection in aid of victims Bishop Teemu Sippo SCJ also appeals for help to the victims of the storm. Sunday's collection in all the Catholic parishes in Finland will be in aid of the relief efforts in the Philippines. Read Bishop Teemu's appeal here (in Finnish). | Mass at St Henry's on Saturday On Saturday, November 16, a Mass will be celebrated at St Henry's Cathedral in memory of storm victims in the Philippines. The Mass is in English and will begin at 4 p.m. |
Pope's request for prayers and aid Pope Francis has also expressed his support of the storm-hit region and requested prayers and aid:
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