Today’s Second Collection The annual collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe program funds projects in 28 countries to build the Church's pastoral capacity and rebuild and restore the faith in these countries after decades of communist oppression. It is providing urgent funding to Ukraine and other countries responding to the impact of the war. Donations support the renewal of vital aspects of the Church life: seminaries, youth ministry, social service programs, pastoral centers, church construction and renovation, and Catholic communication projects. Please be generous in today’s second collection.