WORK OF RECOVERY HAS BEGUN

The work of recovery has begun. John Michael and the General Council have met with the insurance company and fire investigators, and the awesome task has begun to identify everything that was lost. The fire department has not yet pinpointed an exact cause of the fire, but it was ruled accidental. Troubadour offices are being set up in a vacant hermitage, and computers, internet service, and networking equipment will be installed by Monday May 5th. One telephone line has been restored, and others will be operating by Monday also.

The archives, containing 30+ years of photos, videos, books and papers, which documented the birth and history of the community was a complete loss. Thankfully, there are many members of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity Domestic who have offered their own photos and documents from those times to help rebuild the recorded history of the community.

NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY

Many have asked what the needs of the community are at this time. Most of all, prayers are needed for the members of the community as they start the clean-up, recovery, and rebuilding process. They are all experiencing bronchial difficulties due to smoke inhalation and fatigue and even exhaustion in these early days. Please pray for strength of spirit and body for them.

 

If you want more information or want to make a donation to help with rebuilding, please visit the website for more information.