Church urges donations towards Italy quake victims

All donations to churches in Malta this weekend will go towards the victims of the Italy earthquake.

On the initiative of Archbishop Charles Scicluna, Caritas Malta, in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, is appealing for donations to help those impacted by the Italy earthquake.

“There is an urgent need for help, several children are among the victims,” a statement by Caritas said.

All donations made at parishes tomorrow and on Sunday will go towards those affected by the quake which hit central Italy, killing more than 250 people.

Donations may also be given to parish priests or personally delivered to Caritas via a cheque addressed to Caritas Malta Emergency Fund, 5, Triq l-Iljun, Floriana FRN 1514.

Deposits may also be made towards the following bank accounts: • HSBC A/C: 089021513050, BIC: MMEBMTMT, IBAN: MT49MMEB448970000000890 21513051 • BOV A/C: 4002327007-1, BIC: VALLMTMT, IBAN: MT78 VALL 2201 3000 0000 4002 3270 071 • APS A/C: 1048901101-5, BIC: APSBMTMT, IBAN: MT31 APSB 7704 6000 4890 1048 9011 015 The Church appealed for prayers for those suffering as a result of the earthquake.

Church in Gozo

In a statement, Gozo Bishop Mario Grech also appealed for donations. He said he was leaving it up to every parish priest and rector to see how best to organise fund-raising activities for those affected by the earthquake.

Donations can also be sent to Caritas in Gozo.