Catholic Church says ready to make facilities available in fight against COVID
KOHIMA, MAY 16 (MExN): Priests of the Kohima Diocese have come forward to raise money in order to help people who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A press release from the Secretary to the Bishop, Kohima informed that the priests of Kohima diocese have created a fund to help COVID-19 affected people by sacrificing the subsidy that they usually receive through PRIM.
The money has been pooled together and entrusted to Fr. Charles, the Director, Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) the social service wing of the diocese of Kohima, located at the Carmel Campus, 4th Mile Dimapur.
The press release informed that those who need help by way of dry ration, food items, medical support and other emergency relief may approach the DAN office by calling: 9436009529, 8732059971, and 03862242799.
Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, the Bishop has meanwhile also assured the Nagaland State Government and the district authorities that the Catholic Church would extend all possible help during this time of crisis. He further said that the Catholic Church is willing to make available the infrastructural facilities, especially the schools in every district in Nagaland, for quarantining people if necessary.
