Since the 2011 earthquake, Caritas has allocated more than $700,000 of earthquake recovery funds, to support projects such as emergency toilets immediately after the quake, thermal wear, and specialist trauma counselling and social work. Two years on from the February 2011 Canterbury earthquake, Catholic agency Caritas is still maintaining a commitment to long-term recovery in Read more
Bishop Barry is pleased to announce that in partnership with Caritas New Zealand, a role has been created of ‘Earthquake Recovery Coordinator’ and appointed Matthew (Matt) O’Connell to this full time role.
The Earthquake Recovery role has been created to work with parishes and communities providing leadership, support and guidance in assisting them in responding to pastoral needs.
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