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October 8, 2005

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Jeremy Reynalds
P O Box 27693
Alb., NM 87125-7693
Tel: (505) 400-7145
www.joyjunction.org

JORDAN DONATES $100,000 TO HURRICANE RELIEF

The Kingdom of Jordan has made a $100,000 donation to assist victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

At a meeting held at the Archdiocese of Washington's Pastoral Center, Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, thanked Jordan's Ambassador to the United States Karim Kawar for the gift.

The donation was made at the direction of His Majesty King Abdullah II, who according to a news release delivered an address at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13.

King Abdullah talked about the disaster. The news release reported he said, "We are all in God's hands. And together, we are called to a common duty – to help, to share, to comfort and heal – to build a better future for every person on our earth."

Ambassador Kawar noted, the news release reported, that the donation was "a small token," and said His Majesty chose "the Archdiocese of Washington because it is a leading organization in channeling effective aid to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."

According to the news release, Cardinal McCarrick called the contribution "not just a symbolic gift, but a great blessing."

"When I met with His Majesty earlier this year, we spoke of how nations might walk together in unity, fellowship and love. I offer my deep gratitude to His Majesty and to the people of Jordan for this extraordinary gift, which will assist the many people who have suffered so terribly from the recent hurricanes," Cardinal McCarrick said.

He added, "It is an example of how we may all work together, regardless of nation or faith, to help our brothers and sisters in need."

According to the news release, the funds will be distributed to dioceses and Catholic agencies in the affected regions that are providing direct assistance to people of all faiths who are in need.