Thanks to the generous response of parishioners and friends, San Gabriel Mission has sent $14,000 in relief aid to Claretian Missionaries in the areas damaged by the recent storm, announced mission Pastor Rev. Bruce Wellems, CMF.

“Claretian Missionaries in the Philippine Province would like to thank all of you for all the help and solidarity you have shown to our brothers and sisters,” said a Claretian Missionaries spokesperson.  “Our brother Claretian Missionaries are working tirelessly for the people in Tacloban and Palo Leyte to bring relief to the people.”

It was reported the Claretian Missionaries house was severely damaged.

San Gabriel Mission is the fourth oldest mission founded in California and has more than 40 parish groups in a language of English, Chinese, Filipino, Italian, Spanish or Vietnamese.