We wanted to provide you with an update of the work that has taken place, and continues to take place, across the Archdiocese to help all those who have fled the war, and to help those who are yet to leave.
Father Hudson’s Care is leading on the Diocesan response to Ukraine and we remain thankful to everyone involved in this important work.
To provide you with a detailed update you are invited to:
Meet the Staffordshire couple who opened their hearts and their home to a Ukrainian mum and daughter, and their dog!
Interview with host and Ukrainian family
Find out how much was raised in the Diocesan collection in May, meet the new Ukrainian Refugees’ Support Coordinator and digest the latest stats and facts from Father Hudson’s.
Support so far
Become a host/sponsor in the New Year to support our existing Ukrainian families, and meet some of those families
New hosts needed
Coventry and Midlands church service schedule - December 2022 and early January 2023
Service schedule
Or watch online via the live stream
You can still donate to our Appeal
A vigil service to remember, reflect and pray for peace has taken place at Coventry Cathedral Read more
Are you able to host an individual, mother and child, or small family in your home? Help is still needed. Read more
Hundreds gathered in Coventry for a Vigil for Ukraine to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Plus the launch of the Ukrainian Emergency Winter Appeal Read more
Can you extend the hand of friendship to those in need come the New Year? Read more
Mum and daughter welcomed with open arms as they start a new life with the support of Father Hudson’s Care Read more
Overwhelming generosity from our parishes, schools and communities Read more
Christ the King in Coventry donates live stream system to help reach wider Ukrainian community, in time for a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration on Wed 24 Aug. Read more
On Sunday July 31 the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Coventry, St. Volodymyr the Great, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the consecration of the Church with parish members, clergy and friends. Read more
The schools in the Painsley Catholic MAC have sent thousands to CAFOD’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. Read more
Archbishop Bernard asks parishes to hold a second collection on or around the 14/15 May 2022 Read more
It is imperative to us that we must utilise our own Catholic network in this country and in Europe to help to identify refugees and help them find sponsors here in the UK to expedite their journey for safety and support. Read more
Statement from the Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group Read more
Update on Ukraine response w/c 14 March 2022 Read more
Holy Hour at St Chad's Cathedral Friday 25 March at 7pm Read more
Saturday 5th March, the main Ukrainian community organisations held a rally in Trafalgar Square in support of Ukraine and to Stand With Ukraine. Read more
Meeting in London, today, 4 March 2022, the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland, and Scotland have appealed to Catholics to ‘sustain the prayer and self-denial of Lent as a constant offering to God, begging for and end to the pointless violence in Ukraine’. Read more
Pope Francis has made a heartfelt appeal for peace in Ukraine and urged Catholics everywhere to make Ash Wednesday, March 2, a day of fasting and praying for peace. Read more
A CATHOLIC charity is set to despatch €1 million in immediate emergency aid as Ukraine descends into a state of war. Read more
Archbishop Bernard: "I know that you will join me in praying for the people of Ukraine" Read more