Catholic Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna is reminding residents to assist drought-stricken farmers in the Central West in his annual Christmas message. This is the first such message about farmers by Bishop McKenna in recent years. “This Christmas, lets remember all those in our region still stricken by the effects of the drought,” Bishop McKenna said. “We have had some rain and some districts look greener; but we know that, without more rain, it will soon dry off again. “Even once the drought breaks, the losses it has brought to farmers finances and livestock will not be quickly restored. Read also: Does your stock have enough water to get through the heatwave? Central West farmers are going through one of the worst droughts in years, with 100 per cent of the region in drought and 45.5 per cent in intense drought. The recent rain spells, too, have failed to provide any major relief to farmers in the Central West. Read also: Where did you buy your Christmas presents this year? We want to know Bishop McKenna said the diocesan fund, managed by Centacare, has received generous donations and is ready for long-term assistance. “Lets look out for one another and not give up on our prayers,” he said. Catholic Diocese of Bathurst said the proceeds of the 2018 Bishops Special Missionary Appeal at Christmas once again will be directed to the Diocese of Kohima in North Eastern India. The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst has been sending aid to the Diocese of Kohima for the past three years.
Catholic Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna is reminding residents to assist drought-stricken farmers in the Central West in his annual Christmas message.
This is the first such message about farmers by Bishop McKenna in recent years.
“This Christmas, lets remember all those in our region still stricken by the effects of the drought,” Bishop McKenna said.
“We have had some rain and some districts look greener; but we know that, without more rain, it will soon dry off again.
“Even once the drought breaks, the losses it has brought to farmers finances and livestock will not be quickly restored.
Read also:
Central West farmers are going through one of the worst droughts in years, with 100 per cent of the region in drought and 45.5 per cent in intense drought.
The recent rain spells, too, have failed to provide any major relief to farmers in the Central West.
Read also:
Bishop McKenna said the diocesan fund, managed by Centacare, has received generous donations and is ready for long-term assistance.
“Lets look out for one another and not give up on our prayers,” he said.
Catholic Diocese of Bathurst said the proceeds of the 2018 Bishops Special Missionary Appeal at Christmas once again will be directed to the Diocese of Kohima in North Eastern India.
The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst has been sending aid to the Diocese of Kohima for the past three years.
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