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Dear Nicole,
They do have a generator for basic needs. We all thank God that that area does have a future; NO will be long in recovering. God bless you!
Our Sister Camilla received the following this morning from Sister Edith of Covington: Sister Edith of Covington Carmel called at 5:15am on a borrowed cell phone that was getting through. She wanted us to know how they were doing. The Carmelite friars left for Marylake last night (Wed.). The Benedictine Abbey near by asked the Nuns to take in some of their overflow refugees, especially one of the sick Fathers. The Sisters themselves are sleeping in cupboards to accommodate the guests. The big problem they are facing now is food since nothing can be bought. If anyone is heading down in their direction, please load up some food for them. Highway 55 through Jackson MS is open and get onto I-12 at Hammond which will take you into Covington, but take the exit from I-12 at Covington Point. It's a small subdivision just below the Carmel. Both ends of River Road are blocked. The whole situation is horrendous. Gangs with heavy guns stop the medical trucks with supplies and took all the drugs. You cannot imagine what it's like.
Here in Arkansas hotels and many places have taken in refugees from LA and MS. Marylake and our Carmel have offered our places for Jackson Carmel, should they need to evacuate. Our law enforcement agencies and disaster relief vehicles have left to help LA and MS.
We will keep you updated on any further information we get. Prayers are still needed for these poor people and situations.
Sister Petra, 0CD
They do have a generator for basic needs. We all thank God that that area does have a future; NO will be long in recovering. God bless you!
Our Sister Camilla received the following this morning from Sister Edith of Covington: Sister Edith of Covington Carmel called at 5:15am on a borrowed cell phone that was getting through. She wanted us to know how they were doing. The Carmelite friars left for Marylake last night (Wed.). The Benedictine Abbey near by asked the Nuns to take in some of their overflow refugees, especially one of the sick Fathers. The Sisters themselves are sleeping in cupboards to accommodate the guests. The big problem they are facing now is food since nothing can be bought. If anyone is heading down in their direction, please load up some food for them. Highway 55 through Jackson MS is open and get onto I-12 at Hammond which will take you into Covington, but take the exit from I-12 at Covington Point. It's a small subdivision just below the Carmel. Both ends of River Road are blocked. The whole situation is horrendous. Gangs with heavy guns stop the medical trucks with supplies and took all the drugs. You cannot imagine what it's like.
Here in Arkansas hotels and many places have taken in refugees from LA and MS. Marylake and our Carmel have offered our places for Jackson Carmel, should they need to evacuate. Our law enforcement agencies and disaster relief vehicles have left to help LA and MS.
We will keep you updated on any further information we get. Prayers are still needed for these poor people and situations.
Sister Petra, 0CD
also, from domlife.org
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NEW ORLEANS [-8/31/05]-- According to Dominican sources, there are no reports of injuries among the Dominicans who reside in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. However, the status of eight friars at St. Anthony Priory is still unknown.Many of the 30 Dominican brothers who live in New Orleans have either been evacuated or are accounted for, including the provincial, Marty Gleason, OP and Chrys Finn, OP, who stayed at St. Dominic Priory and were rescued by boat.
There are still a number of Eucharistic Missionaries (EMD) sisters stranded in New Orleans and the Columbus Dominicans are working with the Kentucky Sisters to find a way to get them out. Although neither the EMDs nor St Mary's Dominicans have been able to assess their losses or damages, the prospects look disasterous in light of the worst natural disaster in US history.
There are still a number of Eucharistic Missionaries (EMD) sisters stranded in New Orleans and the Columbus Dominicans are working with the Kentucky Sisters to find a way to get them out. Although neither the EMDs nor St Mary's Dominicans have been able to assess their losses or damages, the prospects look disasterous in light of the worst natural disaster in US history.
Or maybe we could send water purifier tablets? That might be a better idea. 