Special Collection for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Special Collection for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over a million refugees, mostly women, children, and the elderly have fled to Poland along its 330-mile border. This sudden and unanticipated surge of refugees in such a short period of time has created a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. Through Father Martin Gladysz, a native priest of Poland and associate pastor of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bishop Stika has learned of the efforts of the St. John Paul II Shrine in Kraków, Poland. The Shrine is helping thousands of refugees by offering shelter and assisting with meals, clothing, and basic needs. Learn more about the help the Shrine is providing refugees. Bishop Stika has asked that a special collection be taken at parishes in the diocese on the weekend of March 19-20.  Any assistance given will go to the St. John Paul II Shrine's support of Ukrainian refugees.