Covid-19: UK Bishop urges
support for Catholic charities
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| A homeless person on the street in Britain (AFP) |
The Chair of Caritas Social Action Network in Britain
encourages Catholics to be especially supportive of the poor and vulnerable
during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Vatican News
Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) is an agency of the
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Its Chair is Bishop Terence
Drainey of Middlesbrough.
Charities under strain
In a statement published on the CSAN website, Bishop Drainey
calls on Catholics “to keep the poor, vulnerable, and isolated members of our
community at the forefront of our minds at this difficult time”.
The Covid-19 outbreak is putting Catholic charities under
great strain, reads the statement. That is why “there is an urgent need to
support these charities and the people they serve”, it says.
Guidelines and advice
Bishop Drainey offers concrete guidelines and advice about
how to care for our neighbours and those isolated during the pandemic. These
include offering to shop for people who cannot manage for themselves, or
phoning the elderly and anyone who lives alone, to ensure they do not feel
forgotten.
Need for support
The Bishop encourages support for charities, like Caritas
Social Action, that serve the common good. Some of the most vulnerable people
in society include the homeless, the sick, those in prison, and families unable
to make ends meet. During the coronavirus pandemic the need to assist them is
increasing, and Catholic charities are working even harder, he says.
Gratitude to volunteers
The statement expresses gratitude and appreciation “to all
who have committed their time and service to charitable activities”. Their
dedication “is an example to Catholics of how we can put our faith into action
and live as missionary disciples”, it reads.
“In all this, we need to pray for our world that we may use
our resources well, being generous in our concern for others”, concludes Bishop
Drainey. “Even in such difficult times, so much good can be achieved”.
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