ASH Wednesday

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Brother Knights,

I bring you prayerful greetings on this Ash Wednesday and I hope that this season of Lent will be a grace-filled journey for you and your family.

It has been inspiring for me to witness the tremendous and immediate response of brother Knights around the world to the crisis in Ukraine. Earlier this week, I spoke with the State Deputy of Ukraine, and was deeply moved to hear of the courage and faith of all our brother Knights in his country as they face such adversity. In a special way, I also want to thank our brother Knights in Poland for their tremendous outpouring of support. Just today, Pope Francis praised the response of the Polish people to the Ukrainian crisis, and our brother Knights have been leading the way.

Today, our team shared an update with the media and the wider public about our recent success not only in raising funds but also in successfully getting aid to those who need it. You can find that media release here.

As we enter this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, I ask you and every brother Knight to continue to pray and fast today, and over the course of these 40 days, for peace in Ukraine. Please also join me in giving alms by contributing today to the Ukraine Solidarity Fund. Your donation will allow us to continue providing much needed clothing, shelter, food and medical supplies to Ukrainian refugees and those displaced within their war-torn nation.

Thank you for your attention to this desperate situation. Our brother Knights in Ukraine and their countrymen face a great challenge. With the support of the Knights of Columbus, we can help them rise to meet it. Thank you for your generosity!

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight

 

Knights of Columbus
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510
203-752-4

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