Refugee Committee

The St. Ignatius Refugee Committee started in 1979, the same year that Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program began. During the 80’s the committee sponsored mainly refugees from El Salvador and Guatemala and today they fill requests from people around the world. In 2015, Pope Francis made a passionate plea of mercy for all to open our hearts and homes to the millions of refugees from around the world. This resulted in the revitalization of our parish refugee committee. St. Igna us Parish, through the Refugee Committee has long been a trusted partner with the

Archdiocese in fulfilling this Social Jus ce mandate. Parishes are the “front line” in welcoming and settling refugee families as they arrive in Winnipeg. Over the years, financial contributions, personal involvement, and donations of furniture and household goods has allowed the committee to continue their work assisting those seeking refuge and to resettle in Canada. Thank you to all those who have made this possible through monetary donations, as well as the generosity of time, energy, and compassion.

Contact person: Christine Gannon

cag47@shaw.ca

Ph: 431 997-1480