Dear friends,

In the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Christians and other innocent victims of violence are struggling to survive, protect their children, and live with dignity in dire conditions. The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV continues to call for aid to enter the territory, noting with great sorrow that “Gaza is starving.” The Catholic Church is there providing emergency humanitarian relief through the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

If you would like to help provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in Gaza and surrounding areas in the Middle East, you can send your donations directly to CNEWA or CRS. Both organizations have well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region which allow them to respond quickly and efficiently. 

Here is how you can donate to these Catholic organizations:

For CNEWA:
Donate by check: Catholic Near East Welfare Association , Gaza Emergency Relief, 220 East 42nd Street 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017

For CRS:
Donate online: support.crs.org/donate/holy-land-conflict
Donate by phone: 1‑877‑HELP‑CRS
Donate by check: Catholic Relief Services Holy Land Response, P.O. Box 5278, Tipton, IA 52772-0517

Thank you for your generous support of our brothers and sisters in need.

Bishop Michael J. Sis