New bishop is leader in global disaster relief

“Dynamic, active, smart and caring” describes Bishop George V. Murry in the words of Ken Hackett, president of Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore.

Hackett has worked with the bishop on global relief efforts and will be attending the bishop’s installation service Wednesday in Youngstown.

Catholic Relief Services, the official U.S. Catholic Bishops’ overseas relief and development agency, is the coordinating office for American Catholics’ response to overseas disasters.

Add responsive to the list of Bishop Murry’s qualities.

“Less than 48 hours after the earthquake in Pakistan, Bishop Murry was on a plane there as a representative of the board,” Hackett said of the 2005 natural disaster.

Bishop Murry has served on the board of CRS since 2002.

In the wake of the 2004 tsunami, Bishop Murry also traveled to Korraikupam, India, where he met with Hackett and other CRS officials. CRS provided shelter, food, counseling, school materials and plans for longer-term rehabilitation.

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