“Most survivors suffer from severe anxiety or guilt.”

In the aftermath of the Sept. 19 earthquake, nearly every colorful and picturesque church is fractured and security perimeters make sure congregants cannot access them. Residents fear more might still tumble.

Catholic Extension’s gift is meant to ensure that the spiritual needs of those suffering can also be met.

"It's an avalanche of disasters, one disaster after another disaster."

The government response in Mexico City has been swift, but surrounding towns devastated by last week's earthquake are frustrated by the slow arrival of aid.

Thousands of volunteers and rescue squads have flooded Mexico City, where workers, electricians, nurses, students and others work side by side to save the last victims and bring relief to the survivors.