Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The people and Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands desperately need our help since Hurricane Beryl, which struck on July 3, bringing significant devastation to the region.
I am writing to request that you join me in supporting this humanitarian effort. I am asking that every parish encourage members and worshippers to support this direct relief program.
In our communication with the Most Rev. Dr. The Hon. Howard K. Gregory O.J, Archbishop of the West Indies, Primate and Metropolitan, and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, he indicated that the diocese is focusing on providing necessities and helping individuals re-establish their livelihoods. They will also undertake rebuilding projects as a secondary priority. Funds have already been released to respond to requests for help, which are being managed by the diocesan team on the ground.
Please direct all donations to:
National Commercial Bank
Cross Roads Branch
i.n.o. Diocesan Church Fund
USD Savings Account # 236126528
Swift Code: JNCBJMKX
Kindly include a note in your donations that they should be earmarked for disaster relief.
The Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands is providing updates as the situation and response unfold.
Thank you for answering the call to relieve human suffering in Christ's name. Please hold all the people impacted in your prayers through the coming weeks and months of recovery.
Faithfully,
The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano
Bishop of Long Island