Bishop Sweeney has received a number of inquiries regarding ways that our local Church of Paterson can assist those in Haiti and in Cuba. In light of the humanitarian crises caused by the earthquake in Haiti and the human struggle for liberty in Cuba, Bishop Sweeney has authorized a voluntary second collection to be taken in the parishes of the Diocese of Paterson on the weekend of August 28-29, 2021 or September 4-5, 2021.