For information about refugee resettlement and other programs that support displaced Ukrainians, please click here.
In addtition to the options below, parishioners can give money to their parishes that will be forwarded to the Diocese, then to charities on the ground in eastern Europe.
The Invasion of Ukraine has prompted a humanitarian crisis in eastern Europe. The sick, injured, refugees and displaced people require our help. Please pray for peace and If you would like to donate, two excellent options are available:
The papal agency the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) was founded in 1926 and for over 90 years has been helping the poor in the middle east and other trouble spots around the world. They are accepting donations and has people on the ground providing assistance. Canadians can donate to them at this link. Rremember to select "Ukraine" from the "Donate To" drop down menu.
You can make a donation to Development and Peace - Caritas Canada and they will see the funding gets used on the ground by their partners Caritas-Ukraine and Caritas-SPES. Learn more here. Donate here and under "I am giving towards" select "Emergency - Ukraine".