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Catholic News Herald

Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina

PrattAs the hurricane closed in, weather broadcasters offered a steady stream of expert advice on how to prepare. Now that the storm is past, and we see how much damage and loss are left in the storm’s wake, some might feel bewildered about what to do next.

GilfillanMy heart goes out to the people in Western North Carolina. The devastation is unlike anything I’ve seen. I feel a deep emotional connection to the places that Helene has destroyed. Even the Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure I wrote about in June is gone. It was one of the most cherished trips I made this year.