Archbishop of Sydney calls concerned people to help Chile Earthquake Victims

4/03/2010

Archbishop Dr. Peter Jensen is asking Sydney Anglicans and their friends to respond generously to earthquake victims in Chile.

Our diocese has very close connections with the Diocese of Chile through our CMS Missionaries, Chileans who have studied at Moore College, and with the Chilean Diocesan Leadership.

Archbishop Jensen has been monitoring the situation with the Primate of the Province, Archbishop Greg Venables, and the Bishop of Chile, Tito Zavala.

“The latest reports indicate that in Concepcion, where the earthquake was at its most destructive, four Anglican congregations have been camping in groups together. They are sharing a very limited supply of food and water ” said Dr Jensen.

Now is the time to help, and give generously to the Archbishop of Sydney’s Relief to Victims in Chile Appeal.  Your gift to The Archbishop’s Overseas Relief and Aid Fund (ORAF) will enable the Bishop of Chile to provide ongoing assistance to those hardest hit and in greatest need.

Please make your donation online by visiting the Archbishop of Sydney’s Appeals Unit website or by calling 9284 1406 or our toll free number 1800 653 903.