The Paris Eparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Launches a Fundraising Campaign to Support Seminary Students
The Paris Eparchy of St. Volodymyr the Great of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has announced a fundraiser to support seminarians preparing for priestly ministry in Ukrainian communities in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The collection will take place on Sunday, April 26. Donations can be made at parishes of the eparchy or online. The initiative was blessed by Bishop Ihor Rantsya, who urged the faithful to support the formation of future priests.
The Paris Eparchy has over 20,000 faithful served by approximately 30 clergy members. At the same time, there is a growing need for new priests for Ukrainian communities, a need often expressed by parishioners during episcopal visits.
“I have heard time and again from our faithful about the need for young priests. Please allow me now to ask you to support our Paris Eparchy. For several years, we have been raising funds for the formation of seminarians. Currently, we have three seminarians studying in Italy, Poland, and Belgium, as well as four graduates who, thanks to your support, have completed their studies. Two of them, I hope, will soon be ordained priests. So let us join together this Sunday to support this initiative, the proceeds of which will help cover the eparchy’s expenses for the formation of new candidates for the priesthood,” Bishop Ihor said.
According to him, the parishioners’ contributions will be a sign of strong support for the young seminarians who have decided to dedicate their lives to serving God and people.
“We sincerely thank you for your prayers and financial support. Your donations make it possible for us to study so that we may return and serve you in the future,” said Vadym Shevchuk, a second-year seminarian studying in Lublin.
Donations can be made during the Sunday collection at parishes or online via this link.
Please be sure to specify the purpose of your donation in the comment section as “in support of seminarians.”
The UGCC Department for Information
