Donor's Conference
Medjugorje, June 16, 2000
The international conference of representatives of humanitarian organizations and of individuals inspired by the messages of Medjugorje was held in Medjugorje on June 26, 2000. About 250 participants from 16 countries and the priests who work in Medjugorje took part in this conference.
Listening to what has been done through these ten years for displaced persons and refugees, the destitute and the infirm, invalids of war, war orphans and other needy people, we became more conscious that we must thank God through Mary Queen of Peace for the experiences of deepened faith, and for the aid that we afforded to the imperilled people in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina during and after the war.
We also became more aware that there is still much need on various sides and therefore we decided, according to our capacities, to continue to do good, to broaden the areas of our activities, stirring others also to do the same, confident that we are doing to Jesus whatever we do to one of his least brethren (Mt 25:40).
The presence of representatives from the Jewish, Muslim and Orthodox confessions shows that our help was not limited only to those “in the household of faith” (Gal 6:9). Therefore, we decisively reject all accusations that were expressed in various media about individuals and associations abusing humanitarian work.
We invoke the intercession of the Queen of Peace on all and invite men of good will to join us in helping our brother in need.
Medjugorje, June 16, 2000
Fr. Ivan Landeka, Pastor St. James Parish – Medjugorje
Fr. Leonard Orec, President of the Association “Medjugorje–Mir” Split
