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Ukraine

Our Diocesan Response

A second collection to support the local Diocesan response to those seeking safety in the Archdiocese from  the war in Ukraine

Many parish communities in our Archdiocese have already been most generous in their support – financial and through prayer - for those who are suffering because of the war in Ukraine. Many parishes have supported Caritas organisations in Europe and Ukraine, as well as other international agencies, with generous donations.

You may be aware that over the last five to six weeks there have been many generous offers of accommodation in parishes around the Archdiocese to welcome those who are fleeing the war and are settling, temporarily or even possibly long-term, in Britain.

I have asked parishes to hold a second collection on or around the 14/15 May 2022 to support our ability to respond to the many needs connected with this work of welcome. Any money donated will be held as a restricted fund by Father Hudson’s and will only be used to support any necessary work. You can also donate to this appeal here: 

Diocesan Ukraine Appeal

It has become clear to the group of Diocesan representatives which meets weekly regarding our response to the crisis in Ukraine, facilitated by Father Hudson’s, that a Diocesan fund is necessary for several reasons:

  • To recruit a worker for up to 6 months who will support the host and refugee families, particularly with the complex Visa and matching process, and then afterwards staying in touch with them and ensuring that they get the full support that they are supposed to get from the local Council and other statutory agencies. Also helping with any of the issues that will undoubtedly arise in such an emotional and complex time. Father Hudson’s would seek to recruit a worker who can speak Ukrainian and/or Russian.
  • It is also clear that some families and individuals who arrive will need destitution support and some of this collection will be used as a crisis fund for this where necessary.
  • Some existing Catholic Ukrainian communities in the Archdiocese may also request some of this funding to enable their work of welcome to thrive.

We have already seen, in St Chad’s Sanctuary, Ukrainian families coming for support as they have not yet received the promised Local Council financial support for basic needs. Our Ukrainian communities in Wolverhampton and Coventry have held successful orientation and community events for Ukrainian refugees, and in Stoke and North Staffs, long standing Ukrainian families are welcoming those now seeking safety.  We want to extend  such support across the Diocese, wherever it is needed.

Should there be any funds remaining once our local Diocesan response is in place and fully working for the time period necessary, these would be given to CAFOD for their support in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

I would like to thank Father Hudson’s for their willingness to take on this responsibility, knowing that this is additional to their existing work of sharing in Christ's mission to those experiencing poverty and other forms of disadvantage.

Please add your support if you can in the second collection in your parish or here:

Diocesan Ukraine Appeal

 

Donations

Donate to the Disaster Emergency Committee appeal via CAFOD

CAFOD : Donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

CSAN and CAFOD  have issued a joint statement which you may find helpful.

Group of Catholic Schools raise £16,500 for Ukraine

Group of Catholic Schools raise £16,500 for Ukraine

The schools in the Painsley Catholic MAC have sent thousands to CAFOD’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

A second collection to support those seeking safety in the Archdiocese from  the war in Ukraine

A second collection to support those seeking safety in the Archdiocese from  the war in Ukraine

Archbishop Bernard asks parishes to hold a second collection on or around the 14/15 May 2022 Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

An Update on the Archdiocese’s Response to Ukraine, Friday 1 April 2022.

An Update on the Archdiocese’s Response to Ukraine, Friday 1 April 2022.

It is imperative to us that we must utilise our own Catholic network in this country and in Europe to help to identify refugees and help them find sponsors here in the UK to expedite their journey for safety and support. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

One Month on from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

One Month on from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Statement from the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group Read more

Published: 1st April, 2022

Author: Faye Fawcett

Your Help

Your Help

Update on Ukraine response w/c 14 March 2022 Read more

Published: 1st April, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Solidarity with Ukraine

Solidarity with Ukraine

Holy Hour at St Chad's Cathedral Friday 25 March at 7pm Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Archbishop Bernard attends rally in support of Ukraine

Archbishop Bernard attends rally in support of Ukraine

Saturday 5th March, the main Ukrainian community organisations held a rally in Trafalgar Square in support of Ukraine and to Stand With Ukraine. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Bishops appeal for ‘spiritual and practical’ support for Ukraine

Bishops appeal for ‘spiritual and practical’ support for Ukraine

Meeting in London, today, 4 March 2022, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland have appealed to Catholics to ‘sustain the prayer and self-denial of Lent as a constant offering to God, begging for and end to the pointless violence in Ukraine’. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2022

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting

Pope Francis has made a heartfelt appeal for peace in Ukraine and urged Catholics everywhere to make Ash Wednesday, March 2, a day of fasting and praying for peace. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2022

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Charity rolls out emergency aid to Ukraine

Charity rolls out emergency aid to Ukraine

A CATHOLIC charity is set to despatch €1 million in immediate emergency aid as Ukraine descends into a state of war. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2022

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Caroline Bletso

Cardinal Vincent calls for an immediate end to Russian attacks in Ukraine

Cardinal Vincent calls for an immediate end to Russian attacks in Ukraine

Archbishop Bernard: "I know that you will join me in praying for the people of Ukraine" Read more

Published: 25th February, 2022

Updated: 1st April, 2022

Author: Faye Fawcett

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