OUR WEBSITE onemagazinehome.org OUR BLOG cnewablog.org Youth Program in Georgia A program for youth — the first of its kind in southern Georgia — was launched in late October in the remote Armenian Catholic village of Eshtia, funded by CNEWA and opened in conjunction with the Ordinariate for Armenian Catholics in Eastern Europe and Caritas Georgia. The center, based out of a renovated house near the parish church, will offer students from Eshtia and its surroundings classes in Georgian and English, computer programming, faith formation and continuing education in Armenian traditions, dance, folklore and customs.
of nearly 70 catechists. During a recent visit, he noted, they were learning everything from how to share the Bible to how to teach the sacraments and basic Christian ethics. Father Tiyu expressed his gratitude to CNEWA and pronounced the program a great success. “Without our unfailing supporters like CNEWA and its donors, our plans could hardly be implemented,” he said. As one of the participants explained, “This is the greatest opportunity for us to be strong, well-prepared supporters of our priests, and to help lead our community.” Father Tiyu assured Mr. Fantu of his prayers for CNEWA and its benefactors in his regular celebration of the Divine Liturgy.
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There is more to discover about CNEWA’s world online: Reaching India’s Poor CNEWA’s regional director in India, M.L. Thomas, reported recently on work being done by the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Manovikas Special School in Odisha, India. The sisters care for young girls who have special needs — including difficulties with speaking, hearing or learning. With support from CNEWA’s benefactors, the sisters are able to provide special training for reading, writing and speech therapy; they also teach the children how to make jewelry and see to it that they receive regular medical care. Sister Tesina, who heads the institution, expressed gratitude for the help provided by CNEWA’s generous supporters to help her care for these special girls, noting that each child is special in the eyes of God.
• Explore some of the peoples and faiths in CNEWA’s world with a new weekly feature on our blog, “CNEWA Connections.” This feature offers additional background and context on some of the pressing issues challenging CNEWA. You can learn more at www.cnewablog.org/web/connections • Read a comprehensive report on our efforts to help feed the hungry in Ethiopia in 2017 at www.cnewa.org/web/ ethiopiareport • See how the faithful of Ukraine are rebuilding their church in an exclusive video at www.cnewablog.org/web/ videoukraine • Get a glimpse at a day in the life of a parish priest in India at www.cnewablog.org/web/videoparishpriest • In a poignant video, discover how a CNEWA-funded day care center for the elderly is bringing hope to the “new orphans” in Armenia at www.cnewablog.org/web/videoarmenia
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