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ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY
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DATE:   May 16, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City – Disaster Relief – Myanmar & China

Oklahoma City -- On May 14, 2008, the Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran authorized special collections during May and June to provide relief and assistance for the many victims of the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) and the earthquake in Sichuan Province in central China.  All donations received by the Archdiocese will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. Catholic Relief Services provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries without regard to race, religion or nationality.

Archbishop Beltran wishes to express the need for prayers and financial assistance for the people affected by these tragedies. Persons wishing to make a donation to this relief effort may also contact Catholic Relief Services at 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413.