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August 25, 2015

Thornhill parish stands out for its Haiyan aid

St. Joseph the Worker parishioners packed and sent 300 aid boxes to the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, Philippines, above, visited the Thornhill, Ont., parish Aug. 21 to personally thank volunteers for all they had done. (Photo courtesy of St. Joseph the Worker parish)

THORNHILL, Ont. - The Philippines received relief aid from around the world when Typhoon Haiyan hit the country’s shores almost two years ago. But for Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos, it was one Canadian parish that stands out for having left a particular impact on his community.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA