Episcopal News Service October 26, 2006
Bishops' spouses answer call to service in New Orleans, encourage others
By Ben Jenkins
[ENS] In post-Katrina New Orleans, recovery efforts are sluggish and many people are still homeless. Volunteers are as important now as ever.
Ten women from across the country heeded the call and arrived on October 10 for a five-day mission visit to New Orleans. It just so happened that these volunteers are married to Episcopal bishops.
While in town, the women focused on three programs that the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana (http://www.edola.org) and its Office of Disaster Response (ODR) (http://www.edola.org/odr_contact_us.php) have implemented to help the city in its recovery.
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http://www.episcopalchurch.org/3577_79027_ENG_HTM.htm
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