March 15, 2022

For the past three weeks, we have been aware of the invasion of Russian forces into Ukraine. Day by day, we hear of more Ukrainians being driven from their homes and of the atrocities that are inflicted upon an innocent civilian population. Many of you have inquired about ways to provide assistance. I am grateful for your concern and willingness to extend the hand of friendship and aid to the Ukrainian people. At this time, I would like to share some suggestions for getting aid to the people of Ukraine.

The first option for aid is through the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Checks may be sent directly to the Ukrainain Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The check should be marked "Humanitarian Aid Fund for Ukraine." The address is 810 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Electronic donations may be sent here.

Catholic Relief Sevrices is well known for its presence to disaster areas for bringing immediate aid to those who are in need. Donations may be sent to Catholic Relief Services / Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine. Please send checks to 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201-3443 or donations can be directly made through the Catholic Relief Services website.

Humanitarian supplies may be funded for those who are engaged in the conflict through the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) here.

Throughout this armed conflict, violence is eroding our common humanity. Please pray for peace and compassionate solidarity for the people of Ukraine, refugees, and those directly involved in the fighting that continues to unfold.

Again, I thank you for your prayers, concern, and willingness to help out our brothers and sisters who are in such a dire situation.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski
Archbishop of St. Louis