The Diocese of Petrópolis and the city's parishes have opened their doors to assist victims of the torrential rainstorm that flooded the historic city of Petrópolis. Bishop Gregório Paixão Neto asked that priests and parishioners take in people whose houses were affected by the Feb. 15 mudslides and needed shelter. Other Brazilian Catholic entities are appealing for donations and prayers.
With rainfall surpassing 10 inches in six hours in Petropolis, 104 people were killed, dozens missing and many more made homeless. Priests and parishioners are taking them in.