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Picture of a Sister with an IDP family being cared for in Lviv, Ukraine (© ACN)
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Heroic Sisters in Ukraine helping some of the country’s more than six million IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) have received vital support from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
ACN has announced a new emergency aid package of almost £60,000 (€72,000) supporting Roman Catholic women’s orders tending to IDPs in Lviv Archdiocese.
Sister Tobiasza of the Congregation of St Joseph told ACN that the community has opened the doors of their Lviv convent to care for those forced from their homes by the war – most of whom are women and children.
She said: “There are people sleeping in every corner of the monastery, both in beds and on mattresses on the floor.
“They are very grateful for the opportunity to wash, eat hot meals and get some rest. Some spent several days in basements or in air-raid shelters.”
Sister Tobiaszca stressed that the congregation is doing all they can to help, including caring for those with special needs.
Read the full story here. |
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Ukraine map showing ACN help (© ACN )
ACN Campaigns
Ukraine – Christ’s love amid conflict and crisis
Aid to the Church in Need has a long history of support for the Church and people of Ukraine and the map above is a good indication of how your support is helping huge numbers of people at this time of crisis. Thanks to your generous love we are helping the Church heal the wounds caused by conflict and crisis.
ACN has now committed over £1m with more aid in the pipeline, so to help us fulfil our pledges, could you help us by sharing the report and the link to our Ukraine Emergency Appeal with your parish and groups. Please also encourage them to join our growing social networks to spread the word – see links at the bottom of this page.
To read our Ukraine report and find out how you can help please visit here. |
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ACN Events
Lenten Reflections
You were in our thoughts on Wednesday 6th April as we shared a short scripture-based reflection on the plight of persecuted Christians and prayed for the people of Ukraine. If you missed joining us you can catch up by watching the recording.
To watch the recording of the "Lenten Reflection Scotland event", please click here.
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ACN Shop
Saint Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine and by tradition is also the protector of the Church – a powerful ally for defending, preserving and strengthening our Christian faith.
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Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer Card
Pray to Saint Michael the Archangel with the aid of this foil prayer card which has silver foil stamping and comes with a resin drop medal. Please order here.
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Saint Michael LED Glass Candle
Why not also buy the Saint Michael waxed LED candle in a glass jar, with a prayer on the reverse? The candle has a flickering flame with a timer. Comes boxed with batteries included.
To order the candle please click here.
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