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June 23, 2016

David Leduc out as D&P’s executive director

David Leduc suddenly left the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, having served as its executive for just under a year.

The sudden departure of David Leduc has left the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace searching for a new executive director for the second time in less than 12 months.

Published in Canada
February 27, 2016

Matching funds for Syrian relief ending

Muslim Syrians are living in squalid conditions in a non-UNHCR refugee camp in Lebanon that is supported by a Melkite Catholic community.

OTTAWA - As peace continues to elude wartorn Syria, Canadian Catholics are being asked to remain in solidarity with those ravaged by the conflict.

Published in Canada
January 8, 2016

Syria Relief Fund deadline extended amid faltering donations

Syrian girls walk near garbage inside an informal refugee camp in Zahle, Lebanon.

OTTAWA - Catholic oversees aid agencies welcomed news that the federal government has extended the deadline for the Syria Emergency Relief Fund to Feb. 29.

Published in Canada