Caritas Luxembourg has created a crisis committee after disclosing around 61 million euros (circa NZ$111 million) is missing from its accounts. The Catholic charity is a member of Caritas Internationalis – confederation of Catholic relief groups. It is one of Luxembourg’s largest charities. Caritas Luxembourg says it is providing counselling for its almost 500 employees. Read more
One year after the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle, St Vincent de Paul continues its recovery support in Wairoa. A pivotal visit by St Vincent de Paul Napier council member Dan Sussmilch helped the organisation develop a multifaceted strategy to offer immediate relief and assist in facilitating the community’s long-term rehabilitation. As part of its community involvement Read more
Amid Cyclone Gabrielle’s devastating impact, a group of young volunteers emerged as unsung heroes. Without the help of young people, St Vincent de Paul Napier would not have been able to respond so positively, reports the Catholic charity in its most recent national newsletter. While the media focus has moved on, Cyclone Gabrielle’s devastation continues Read more
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) says its support for the Church in Ukraine topped €9.5 million last year. The Catholic charity’s 2022 annual accounts show almost 10 percent of its aid went to support 353 vital projects in Ukraine. Some of that was spent on internally displaced persons (IDPs). Ukranian Bishop Yosafat Hovera Read more