Another Earthquake in Central Italy: Basilica in Norcia Destroyed

Posted on 30 October 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just as I got up today, everything started to sway around.  I was feeling the strong 7.0 earthquake that struck just a few kilometers from Norcia.  One text I received said that it was felt as far away as Salzburg, which is along the same fault. There was an aftershock of 4.3.  I sent a text to a friend in Norcia, but I haven’t heard back yet.

At an Umbrian news site…

I received this email:
Dear friends,

Around 7:40 AM, a powerful earthquake struck close to Norcia. The monks are all safe, but our hearts go immediately to those affected, and the priests of the monastery are searching for any who may need the Last Rites.

The Basilica of St. Benedict, the historic church built atop the birthplace of St. Benedict, was flattened by this most recent quake. May this image serve to illustrate the power of this earthquake, and the urgency we monks feel to seek out those who need the Sacraments on this difficult day for Italy.

Relying, as ever, on your prayers and support,
Fr. Benedict
Subprior
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