It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a remarkable individual yesterday. Mrs. Irmgard Rösch, a cherished friend and one of Caritas's longest-standing and most dedicated supporters, passed away on July 15th at the age of 90. Her multifaceted social work and tireless dedication to charitable causes have left an indelible mark on many lives.
The diocesan Caritas of Oradea was the only Catholic organization invited to the four-day conference organized by the CPOE, which unites Dutch aid organizations supporting Eastern Europe, last week in Cluj. We participated together with our Dutch sponsors from Stichting Oost Europa, Boskoop.
Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, Chairman of the American Catholic Bishops' Conference (USCCB) Subcommittee on Central and Eastern European Support, and Jennifer Healy, director of the Subcommittee, visited the headquarters of Caritas Catolica as part of their visit to the Diocese of Oradea on Monday, June 3.
Why did a bunch of Dutch high schoolers pick Oradea over Barcelona, Lisbon, and Prague for their school trip? Instead of sightseeing, they chose to lend a helping hand to local orphans and people in need. Their teacher, Mr. Bernard Hoving, had the answer: "The other places are great for tourism, something they can do anytime. But in Romania, they get to experience something priceless with Caritas Catolica. Volunteering builds character while bringing joy to others. Last year's participants shared amazing stories, inspiring many more to join this year."
