On August 26, catastrophic flooding swept through communities along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River and downstream through the Trishuli river system, causing widespread devastation. Authorities have reported significant loss of life, with many people still missing as rescue efforts continue. Families are grieving loved ones and facing the destruction of homes, roads, bridges, and livelihoods. Our prayers are with all those affected as Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Caritas Nepal and local partners work to understand urgent needs and help communities begin to recover.
CRS is working with Caritas Nepal and local partners to identify the support families need most, including shelter, food, clean water and hygiene supplies. Caritas Nepal’s local relationships help responders assess conditions in affected communities and reach families even when roads, bridges and communication infrastructure are damaged.
The reach of the local Church, strengthened by the solidarity of the global Church, is especially powerful in moments like these. Your gift helps CRS and the local Church respond quickly and compassionately, bringing emergency relief and urgent support to our sisters and brothers in Nepal. If you would like to help our brothers and sisters in Nepal, please make your check payable to:
Diocese of Saginaw
5800 Weiss St.
Saginaw, MI 48603
Attn: Maria Coss
Please write “Nepal Floods” in the memo line. For questions, please contact Maria Coss at 989-797-6646. 100% of donations received through this appeal will go directly toward helping survivors recover and rebuild.
A Prayer for the People of Nepal
In that same spirit of solidarity, we invite you to join us in prayer for our sisters and brothers in Nepal:
Loving God,
Draw near to the people of Nepal in this time of fear and loss. Receive into your mercy all who have died and surround those still waiting for news about their loved ones with your steady presence.
In the silence after the rushing water, be present to every family facing loss, every community clearing a path forward and every person wondering what comes next.
May we respond with compassion, generosity and courage, trusting that your love does not abandon your people in their time of need.
Amen.
Thank you for joining us in prayer and solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Nepal.