Last year, the Advent Appeal for Ukraine raised almost $430,000 to support people in war-torn parts of Ukraine through the work of Mudra Sprava, a Patriarchal Charitable Foundation in Ukraine. This year, the Australian Bishops are again calling on Australian Catholics to contribute to this appeal which will help to evacuate and feed and shelter internally displaced persons.
An initial report sent by Mudra Sprava, to the Bishop of the Australian Ukrainian Eparchy in May last year detailed the extensive works undertaken by Mudra Sprava with funds raised using the first part of the Advent Appeal. A pdf second report (5.22 MB) , detailing works undertaken with the remainder of the 2022 Advent Appeal, has now been published.
Over 7000 food packages were delivered to Ukrainians in need with the second portion of funds raised from the Australian Advent Appeal auspiced by the Ukrainian Eparchy (the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne).
“... Mudra Sprava continues to respond promptly and effectively to the challenges of the war in Ukraine, trying to care for all those in need and heal the wounds of war … All this is possible thanks to the constant support of Ukrainians and benefactors from all over the world,” states the report.
When the Australian bishops met in early November, they were reminded of the continuing suffering of the people of Ukraine and the gratitude of Ukrainian people for the support they had received from Mudra Sprava, thanks to the generosity of Australian Catholics. The Australian Bishops therefore agreed it would be appropriate to give parishes the opportunity to again contribute to an appeal during this Advent.
Parish Collections
It is suggested that dioceses, eparchies and parishes could designate a particular Sunday in Advent for a special appeal for Ukraine as a second or third collection, a “leaving” collection or provide another means for parishioners to donate to the Advent Appeal for Ukraine. Funds will again be directed to Mudra Sprava via the Eparchy of Sts Peter and Paul.
Payments directly to the Appeal
If you would like to donate to the Advent Appeal for Ukraine directly, please use the following bank details:
Account Name: Trustees of UCC in Au
BSB: 704-235 | Account Number: 00007183
Or please post a cheque made out to the Trustees of the UCC in Au and post to
Bishop’s Chancery,
35 Canning Street,
North Melbourne, VIC 3051.
If a receipt is required, please email the following details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:
Name of person seeking a receipt;
Name of Church entity (e.g. parish name and suburb);
Date the deposit was made;
Amount of deposit; and Contact details – postal address or email account.
