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We are delighted to bring you news about the extraordinary success of the Christmas fundraiser for mattresses for Ugandan children. 360 donors participated in the campaign, collectively donating nearly 600,000 Czech crowns.

The Home of the Holy Family for people with intellectual disabilities is enjoying Advent time filled with crafting and shared activities.

On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons (October 1), we spoke with ALENA HANKOVÁ, director of Mukařov Senior Home. In our interview, she shared insights about their approach to daily senior care and how crucial individualized care is for them.

Flood warnings are unfortunately coming true. Almost the entire territory of the Czech Republic is facing extreme rainfall and flooding. The situation is particularly critical in Moravia.

A traditional benefit concert will feature Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra (FOK) under the baton of chief conductor Tomáš Brauner.

On Thursday, May 9th, under the patronage of Prime Minister Petr Fiala, a traveling exhibition will be inaugurated in the church run by Caritas, presenting the cultural heritage of East Africa inscribed on the UNESCO list.

President of Caritas Europa, Fr. Michael Landau, visited the Czech Republic in recent days. His program also included personal meetings with employees and clients of the Archdiocesan Caritas Prague.

Advent is not only a time for reflection but also a period when we want to express kindness and generosity. One opportunity to do so is by supporting the Saint Wenceslas Home.

The Archbishop asked for blessings for all who will work in the newly reconstructed house and those who will come to it, so that through Caritas assistance, they may experience the closeness of God’s love.

the Caritas church accommodated no fewer than 5,500 visitors, who were treated to a performance of famous opera arias, a detailed presentation of the church’s history, and a tasting of sacramental wines. The evening was hosted by popular television presenter Vladimír Kořen.

A year ago, on 24 February 2022, the Russian war against Ukraine erupted, spurring a wave of refugees bound for other countries, including the Czech Republic. Since the beginning of the crisis, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has taken part in providing relief to people fleeing the warzone.

An extraordinary event in the recent history of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague transpired during this year’s National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav. Pope Francis rewarded the Director and Deputy Director of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague for their lasting professional work in assisting the needy. The decoration was delivered by Archbishop of Prague and Primate of Czechia Jan Graubner.

Because the last of the triplets was very frail, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, acquired thanks to donations from Czech donors, had to be used to save his life.

Planning to make a trip, to attend a cultural event, or to see to work duties in the Czech capital? Use the services of the St. Christopher Guest House, a pension in the district of Prague 10 run by the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague. You will not be disappointed, and you will keep coming back, like most other guests do. We have interviewed JAROSLAV NEKL, who has been managing the St. Christopher Guest House for many years.

She has spent nearly 20 years of her professional life helping foreign nationals living in the Czech Republic with integration into society. Originally from Ukraine, SVETLANA PORSCHE is now coordinating the extensive assistance provided to thousands of war refugees from Ukraine who turn to the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague for help.

As many as 245 packages containing food, medicaments, and medical supplies have been donated by Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague to socially isolated seniors living in villages served by the Grodno Diocese in Belarus.

It’s Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. For the first time, I participate in the annual Three Kings Collection, and I become Kašpar for the next three hours. Together with Jarmila and Honza, we put on costumes and head off to Vinohradská street in Prague.

The Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague runs several social services for people without a home. „Many of our clients are motivated to take care of themselves. It is not a group of people we see on the streets in unkempt condition“, says Stanislav Fiala, director of the St. Theresa Shelter Home, disproving the myth of homelessness.

In 2001, the Child Sponsorship Programme (Adopce na dálku®) was launched in Uganda, following its successful implementation in India. We spoke about the two decades of work done by Prague’s Caritas in Uganda with Director Jaroslav Němec.

The Church of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help and St. Cajetan is the only church in the Czech Republic run by a professional provider of social services – Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague.