Support the Capuchins in Ukraine and Poland
Help the friars alleviate suffering in Ukraine
"We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way."
-St. Francis of Assisi
Since the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph along with our benefactors, have been supporting our Capuchin brothers in Ukraine and Poland as they respond to the needs of the people in their war-torn nation. Starting with aid to refugees fleeing the front lines at the outbreak of the war, and now providing ongoing support to mothers who have lost their sons on the battlefield, the need in Ukraine remains great. You can make a difference. Donate now.
Support the Capuchins' "Give Mom Hope" Ministry in Ukraine
Since the start of its war with Russia, a custom of marking soldiers’ graves with yellow-and-blue flags has arisen in Ukraine. Today, cemeteries are awash in color.
Behind each flag stands a grieving mother. After the death of their children, moms often lose a sense of meaning in their lives and struggle to cope. Relatives often do not know how to help these mothers deal with the psychological wounds inflicted by war, compounding the sense of loss as families then risk breaking up in the aftermath.
It is necessary to give these mothers hope, providing renewed inner strength to move forward. The goal of the Capuchins' project, Give Mom Hope, is to provide psychological and spiritual help to mothers whose children have died in the ongoing war.
Your gift to the Capuchins in Ukraine assists with this vital ministry.
Other ways your support is helping the wartime population in Ukraine
In addition to Give Moms Hope, the Capuchins in Ukraine continue to provide sacramental ministry while providing humanitarian relief to the people. One of the worship sites near Dnipro under the care of the Capuchins is in need of major repair and the friars are seeking financial assistance so that their ministry to the Catholic faithful in the region can continue.
Read Br. Vadim's appeal to repair St. Adalbert Church in Novomoskovs'k
Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Capuchins have maintained a presence in Ukraine, ministering to the human and spiritual needs of the people.
Like our brother St. Francis of Assisi, who himself lived through strife and war, the friars work to alleviate suffering and be the hands and feet of Jesus among the suffering. You can make a difference and support the work of the friars in Ukraine by making an online donation using the payment form below, or by mailing your donation to:
Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. JosephAtt'n: Development Office - Ukraine Relief
1820 Mount Elliott St
Detroit, MI 48207
Please write "Ukraine" on the memo line of your check.
We are grateful for your generosity. 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the Capuchin friars in Ukraine and Poland. Thank you.
Peace and all good,
Fr. Mark Joseph Costello, OFM Cap.
Provincial Minister Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph