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Mr. Bishop, Bishop D.

Jose Manuel Lorca Planes, delivered the car this morning from the Bishop's Palace to the Director of Caritas of Lorca, D.

Lazarus Knight, in the presence of the Director of Caritas, D.

José Luis Leante, and Caritas Episcopal Delegate, D.

Luis Emilio Pascual.

They have also attended by the Chancellor - Secretary General, D.

Cascales Thomas, the Vicar General, D.

Juan Tudela, along with other vicars and priests.

Plans Lorca Bishop has stated that "the Church of Cartagena has been very close to the needs raised quite a dramatic situation, as was the earthquake in Lorca."

Mr. Bishop has recognized that in this time of crisis, difficulties have been compounded Lorca, as well, explained that "to help in the work and service of Caritas volunteers to the work being done, it is necessary have a means, because it is cheaper if someone gives it that they have to hire any other kind of transport. "

Mr. Bishop has indicated that so far this year, has moved more than half a million kilos of food to Caritas and Lorca, noting that volunteers have used 28,800 hours.

"That speaks to the activity that currently has Caritas" - he said.

Acknowledging this generous gesture by Mr. Bishop, the Diocesan Director of Caritas, D.

José Luis Leante he asserted that what is going to assume this van is a "more effective and dignity both in the work of volunteers when handling food, as when the targeted beneficiaries."

The Director of Caritas of Lorca, has indicated that "this vehicle is going to go for the transfer of goods, good food, clothes or shoes ... storage centers to distribution centers."

D.

Lazarus Knight has made the finding that a month will help about 600 families in the food service.

The Treasurer has stated that now work with about 270 families, in addition to the 1,400 people who pass through the facility each month.

"All these people depend, in part, that this vehicle does well service" - he added.

As reported so far had to distribute the products, or rented transport or private vehicles with volunteer, so that the donation of this truck, will facilitate this work, while making savings for the organization.

Source: Obispado de Cartagena