The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., has set up a fund to help the cathedral resurrect and rebuild.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is recommending that those who would like to support this effort visit www.SupportNotreDame.org. All proceeds will be used solely for the assistance of Notre Dame Cathedral and those affected by this tragedy.

Checks can also be mailed to: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Attn: Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector, 400 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. 20017.

Checks should be made payable to "Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception" and indicate "Cathedral of Notre Dame Fund" in the memo portion of the check.

Thank you for your generosity.