Helping our Neighbors in Need

One of the most powerful storms to hit the gulf coast in decades, Hurricane Laura has left staggering damage to large parts of southern Louisiana. The Lake Charles area in particular took a heavy beating as the monster storm decimated homes, schools, businesses, and places of worship in its path. 

Knowing well the emotional and physical toll of rebuilding after a storm, St. Benilde Catholic Church has chosen to partner with St. Henry Catholic Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A small parish of 600-900 families, St. Henry is the most culturally diverse Catholic parish in the Diocese of Lake Charles with the only Spanish Mass. It resides in a very poor neighborhood with many elderly members. Their community is in desperate need and they are deeply appreciative of any assistance St. Benilde can give to help them in the difficult months ahead.

Below, are some of the ways you can help.
 

Monetary Support:

The best way to support the St. Henry community is to contribute to the parish monetarily. Obviously, it will be some time before parishioners are in a position to financially support the parish. Consequently, St. Henry will rely heavily on outside donations in order to take care of its own extensive repair needs while also continuing its important ministry to the people. To make a donation to St. Henry Catholic Church, simply click the green button below. This will bring you to the parish's secure online giving section.

Donate to St. Henry Catholic Church

Participate in the Disaster Relief Drive:

We will also be accepting donations  Thursday, Sept. 10 & Friday, Sept. 11 at St. Benilde with the plan of delivering all received items to St. Henry on Saturday, Sept. 12. A large truck will be parked by the parish rectory. Drop off times are 7-8 AM and 2-5 PM both the 10th & 11th. Below are the items that you can begin collecting/purchasing for donation. Please consider buying these in bulk.