For 30 years a local Buffalo organization, named VIVE, has cared for refugees from the most troubled parts of the world. With very little funding VIVE has managed to help literally thousands of refugees who have had to flee from war and persecution. They often have tragic personal stories and haunting memories of violence. For many years our area religious communities, most notably Catholic nuns, have been the backbone of this amazing organization. However they now need to reach out to the parishioners in our Diocese.

Next week we will have an unscheduled second collection to help relocate some 60 refugees and to provide for Vive’s current needs. There is no designated envelope. Please do your best in the second collection.