LA fires: Parishes offer shelter, relief to evacuated families

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Source: Diocese of Los Angeles

Pablo Kay writes on Angelus News: Several Catholic parishes opened their doors to families evacuated from their homes as wind-driven fires continued to burn through parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, 8 January.

St Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica was open until almost midnight Tuesday night, offering evacuees from the nearby Palisades Fire a place to freshen up, get snacks, and charge their devices, said Merrick Siebenaler, director of parish life at St Monica's. To read on see: https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/parishes-la-fire-shelters/

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