“Caritas Kosova is the heart of God in Kosovo” - His Excellency, Apostolic Delegate, Monsignor Jean-Marie Speich.

25.02.2022

Today, Caritas Kosova was honoured and blessed by the official visit of His Excellency, the Apostolic Delegate, Monsignor Jean-Marie Speich, accompanied by our Bishop, Monsignor Dodë Gjergji.

Don Viktor Sopi - General Director of Caritas Kosova in his welcoming speech emphasized the extraordinary importance of his visit to Caritas Kosova. He also informed the Apostolic Delegate about the mission, activity, and many sacrifices that Caritas Kosova has overcome in building a comprehensive mosaic of services provided to people in need in Kosovo.

"Your Excellency, Monsignor Jean-Marie Speich, your visit is an honour and moral support for all of us and gives meaning to our work and professional commitment that we do" - Don Viktor Sopi.

After the presentation of the activity of Caritas Kosova, His Excellency, Monsignor Jean-Marie Speich highly appreciated the heartfelt work and professional commitment of Caritas Kosova.

"I discovered an extraordinary reality, and I want to congratulate you even though I do not find enough words to congratulate you because I know the challenges and difficulties you face. "You are a young country that strives to grow, develop, build, and I feel extremely pleased to see the great contribution we are making to this country and the people in need."

"Your country is young and needs heartfelt, Caritas Kosova is the heart of God in Kosovo, Kosovo needs you and your work, I will bring to Rome what I have seen in you. I encourage you to stay strong, to move forward despite the obstacles and challenges you may have. "

Our Bishop, Monsignor Dodë Gjergji, expressed his gratitude for the work of Caritas and said that he is very proud of Caritas' commitment to the person in need and invited to continue with the same dedication and love.

Don Viktor Sopi expressed his sincere gratitude for the great appreciation, and support given to Caritas through this visit and asked for a blessing by the Apostolic Delegate Monsignor Jean-Marie Speich to the staff and Caritas Kosova’s work, who gave it with pleasure.

 

Caritas Kosova cultivates and promotes: Love, Solidarity and Peace