Work and Prayer: Caritas Ukraine Directors Meet in Uzhhorod

March 23 - The meeting of directors of Caritas (Catholic Charity) regional charitable funds took place in Uzhhorod. Heads of organizations that work in the de-occupied territories and also those who were relocated from the war zone came to the city. For a few days, the participants of the Caritas fund in Uzhhorod will have fruitful work. Together spiritually, the members prayed for peace in Ukraine, with Divine Liturgy in the Greek Catholic cathedral with Bishop Nil Lushchak, OFM. They believe that with their work they will be able to bring Ukraine's long-awaited victory closer. Participants of the charity fund from all over Ukraine gathered here. The president of "Caritas Ukraine" Tetyana Stavnycha says she is proud of her colleagues. After all, what the Charitable Fund was able to do during the full-scale invasion of Russia is impressive. https://transkarpatia.net/transcarpathia/social/166020-zustrich-direktoriv-regionalnih-blagodijnih-fondiv-karitas-vidbulasja-v-uzhgorodi-video.html (Ukrainian-language video in the article)

Caritas Uzhhorod provides humanitarian aid in the form of clothing, hygiene, food, sanitary and children's kits. In addition, it offers psychological support for IDPs; organizes work with children. The organization provides compact living spaces for IDPs with the necessary things (equipment, bedding, water, food).

In addition, since May, on the initiative of Caritas Uzhgorod, the First Laundry-Cafe "Bulka" project has been operating, where forcibly displaced persons can receive services for washing personal belongings and bed linen free of charge.

Caritas of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Mukachevo (Caritas MGKE), Caritas Uzhhorod - https://caritas-uz.com/

Caritas services are available to everyone, regardless of gender, age, religious views, etc. Caritas MGKE adheres to the principles of full transparency and accountability to society and the authorities.

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Translation below of article from Caritas website: https://caritas-uz.com/blog/molitva-ta-institucijnij-rozvitok-v-uzhgorodi-projshla-zustrich-direktoriv-merezhi-caritas-ukraine

A brief introduction to Uzhhorod, a joint prayer for victory and peace, a summary of work and plans for the future. This is how the congress of Caritas directors, which are part of the Caritas Ukraine network, took place.

Acquaintance with Transcarpathia among representatives of charitable foundations from all corners of Ukraine began with the Divine Liturgy in the chapel of the Uzhhorod Greek Catholic Cathedral with the participation of His Eminence Bishop Nila.

After that, the participants of the meeting held a short open meeting, during which they shared the results of the network of funds for the last period and plans for the future. According to the President of Caritas Ukraine, Tetyana Stavnycha, Ukrainian Caritas has won a good reputation among Western donors through its work and service. This will allow them to attract more resources and direct them locally, to each final beneficiary.

Next, the management of Caritas Ukraine together with the directors of the regional branches at the Caritas HUB discussed in a closed format the current challenges and opportunities that Caritas has recently faced. In the course of reforming the organizational structure, Caritas of Ukraine should acquire a supervisory role and help diocesan and parish foundations to better organize work with foreign partners.

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The clergy and workers outside of Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

Caritas workers and clergy outside of the Uzhhorod Caritas office.

The Liturgy inside the chapel of the Bishop's Residence.

The Liturgy inside the chapel of the Bishop's Residence.

The residence is the home of the bishop, the diocesan offices, and educational facilities.

The conference in the 18th-century Bishop's Residence of Uzhhorod. The chapel and residence were recently restored to their original use after being confiscated for use by the university in 1950 under the USSR.

The conference in the 18th-century Bishop's Residence of Uzhhorod. The chapel and residence were recently restored to their original use after being confiscated for use by the university in 1950 under the USSR.

The conference in the 18th-century Bishop's Residence of Uzhhorod. The chapel and residence were recently restored to their original use after being confiscated for use by the university in 1950 under the USSR.