The Dominican Episcopal Conference expresses solidarity with Colombia following earthquake in Chocó
The Dominican Episcopal Conference (CED) has expressed its deep solidarity with the Colombian people following the recent earthquake that shook the Chocó department. The seismic movement, which had its epicenter in the municipality of San José del Palmar, has caused an emergency situation that is currently mobilizing search, rescue, and humanitarian assistance efforts in the affected area.
Through an official statement, the Dominican bishops sent their message of encouragement to Monsignor Francisco Javier Múnera Correa, Archbishop of Cartagena and President of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. In the letter, the CED emphasized its spiritual accompaniment in the face of the challenges the South American nation is facing following this natural phenomenon.
The institution extended its prayers to the families of the victims, the injured, the missing, and all those who have had to leave their homes due to the damage caused by the earthquake.
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International support and cooperation
As a sign of fraternity and willingness to collaborate, the CED made its support mechanisms available to the Colombian authorities, highlighting the participation of the National Commission for Social Pastoral Care Caritas Dominicana to assist with the needs that arise during this critical stage.
In addition to material and logistical aid, the Episcopate highlighted the work of those who are on the front line of response to the emergency:
- Local and national authorities.
- Relief and rescue agencies.
- Medical and health personnel.
- Volunteers working in disaster areas.
Finally, the bishops raised their prayers for the Colombian people, calling for faith and hope to be maintained as fundamental pillars to overcome this moment of pain and reconstruction.
