Representatives from the Canadian office of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association visited the Eparchy of New Westminster to meet with Bishop Michael, clergy and others involved with helping Ukraine and Ukrainian newcomers who have made their way to Canada’s west coast.
The delegation from CNEWA’s Ottawa offices included National Director Dr. Adriana Bara, Projects Officer Anna Dombrovska and Development Officer Therese-Marie Dunn. Following an introduction by Dr. Bara and a comprehensive presentation by Ms. Dombrovska on the wide activities of CNEWA in Ukraine over the past two years, the meeting was open to questions. A group of people attended the meeting in-person in the Bishop Severian Library at the Bishop Jerome Eparchial Centre while others from around the Eparchy attended via Zoom. Clergy as well as lay-activists and members of community organizations were able to verify details as well as make suggestions. The President of the Vancouver Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Elvira Mruchkovska offered helpful information about similar charitable organizations that may lead to more effective cooperation in aiding those in need in war-torn Ukraine.
Much of the financial support from the Ukrainian Catholic community in Canada makes its way to help desperate families in Ukraine and the surrounding area via the CNEWA network. Those who feel they might be able to help the people of Ukraine at this time of the ongoing decade-long brutal war initiated by Russian invasion can contact their local parishes and also contact CNEWA directly via their website.
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