Catholic Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna is reminding residents to assist drought-stricken farmers in the Central West in his annual Christmas message.
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This is the first such message about farmers by Bishop McKenna in recent years.
“This Christmas, let’s remember all those in our region still stricken by the effects of the drought,” Bishop McKenna said.
“We have had some rain and some districts look greener; but we know that, without more rain, it will soon dry off again.
“Even once the drought breaks, the losses it has brought to farmers’ finances and livestock will not be quickly restored.
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Central West farmers are going through one of the worst droughts in years, with 100 per cent of the region in drought and 45.5 per cent in intense drought.
The recent rain spells, too, have failed to provide any major relief to farmers in the Central West.
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Bishop McKenna said the diocesan fund, managed by Centacare, has received generous donations and is ready for long-term assistance.
“Let’s look out for one another and not give up on our prayers,” he said.
Catholic Diocese of Bathurst said the proceeds of the 2018 Bishop’s Special Missionary Appeal at Christmas once again will be directed to the Diocese of Kohima in North Eastern India.
The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst has been sending aid to the Diocese of Kohima for the past three years.