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We are delighted that, thanks to our international partners, we were able to equip the team of the Bihar County Volunteer Fire and Disaster Management Association in the North-West region with standard fire protection uniforms.

For the competitive procedure having as object the works contract for the project "Development of the St. Anton Elderly Home in Marghita"

On Monday, June 23, we gathered again at the Oradea Alzheimer Café, where our guest was Dr. Edina Palotás Dascal, a specialist psychiatrist. The main topic this time was the issue of aggression in people living with dementia – a difficult, yet extremely important subject that is often not discussed enough.

19 students from the HTL Mödling construction technical high school in Lower Austria took part in another volunteer camp in Oradea, held between June 23–25, 2025. During the project, they worked on renovating the upper floor of the Saint Joseph Center, which serves as the headquarters of Caritas Catolica. The team was once again led by teacher Michael Wöhrer, who is now retired but still plays a key role in the school’s international partnerships.

During today's Holy Mass at the Caritas Catolica chapel, we commemorated our dear Dutch friend and supporter, Jas van Stiphout, who returned to his Creator on May 21.

Successful Conclusion of International Volunteering Week by Caritas Catolica

Between 17-21 of March, a three-member delegation from Caritas Catolica visited our longtime friends and Dutch partners who support Eastern Europe. The delegation consisted of pastor József Rajna, General Director, Noémi-Enikő Mészáros, Coordinator of the Economic Department, and Tamás Szombati-Gille, Communications Officer.

On Tuesday, March 11, the 9th F class of the natural sciences program from Ady Endre High School in Oradea visited the Saint Martin Elderly Home in Velența as part of the school’s "Green Week" program. Under the guidance of their class teacher, István Zoltán, the students dedicated their morning to talking with the residents, making pancakes for them, and beautifying the home's garden through volunteer work.

Last week, Caritas Catolica in Oradea concluded its winter relief campaign in the presence of its Dutch supporters. The last street food distribution of the season took place on Wednesday, February 26, on the pedestrian street near the side entrance of the Franciscan Church. Once again, one hundred people in need gathered to receive a free warm meal, prepared by the staff of Caritas' social kitchen.

Our dear friend and partner, Ria Beukenkamp from the Netherlands, received the Oradea local government’s award for the most active volunteer of the year at the gala event organized by the Oradea Social Assistance Directorate (DASO). The event took place on February 27 at 5:00 PM in the impressive building of the Neolog Synagogue in the city center.