Join us this Wednesday, July 15, at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary as we gather in prayer and solidarity during a special Mass for all those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
A Special Prayer for the Earthquake victims of Venezuela
God of Mercy and Shelter, in this time of devastation and loss, we lift up our hearts to You. Following the devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela, dioceses globally and locally have been hosting special Masses for victims, rescue workers, and displaced families. Offering a Mass for Venezuela is trusting in the power of divine grace to bless, protect, and reconcile a people in need of comfort, healing, and hope. Many families are afraid to return to their homes while safety assessments continue. We ask you to embrace those who mourn, shelter the displaced, strengthen the weary, and inspire all of us to offer loving assistance to those in need.
Through the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, the patroness of Venezuela, may our Church be a beacon of hope and solidarity. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pope Leo XIV Prays for Venezuela Quake Victims at Angelus| National Catholic Register
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is actively providing emergency shelter, food, safe water, medical care, and psychosocial support to families affected by the June 24, 2026, earthquakes in Venezuela. According to reports from Archbishop Raúl Biord of Caracas and Catholic relief agencies, the most severely impacted areas include:
- The Diocese of La Guaira: This coastal region just outside of Caracas was the hardest hit by the tremors. Entire communities faced widespread destruction; notably, the St. Oscar Romero parish in Ciudad Chávez suffered a devastating loss of life, and the Seminary of St. Peter and St. Paul was completely compromised structurally and rendered entirely inaccessible.
- The Archdiocese of Caracas: The capital city and its surrounding areas suffered immense structural damage to both residential buildings and historic church properties. Significant damage was reported across multiple local parishes, including the collapse of parts of the San José de Ñaraulí Church and structural impacts to the Cathedral of Caracas.
In response to the tragedy, the Church has mobilized a massive network of emergency care through Caritas Venezuela and international aid partners to provide food, shelter, and psychological accompaniment to the estimated 250,000 people left homeless.