{"id":18193,"date":"2026-08-06T18:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/?post_type=events&#038;p=18193"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:10:20","slug":"cnewa-100-years-of-mission-gala","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/cnewa.org\/ca\/events\/cnewa-100-years-of-mission-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"CNEWA &#8211; 100 Years of Mission Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For one hundred years<\/strong>,\u202fCNEWA&nbsp;has walked alongside the Eastern Churches and the people they serve, bringing hope where there is hardship, healing where there is suffering, and reminding countless families that they are loved and never forgotten.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On\u202fFriday, November 6, 2026<\/strong>, I warmly invite you to join us as we <strong>celebrate\u202f<em>100 Years of Mission<\/em><\/strong>. This special evening will bring together friends, benefactors, clergy, and partners from across Canada to give thanks for a century of God&#8217;s faithfulness and the mission we have shared together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate this historic milestone,<strong> CNEWA Canada will present the\u202fFaith and Culture Award\u202fto\u202fHis Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk<\/strong>, Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, in recognition of his leadership, unwavering witness to the Christian faith, and steadfast commitment to preserving the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we will enjoy an inspiring evening of prayer, fellowship, gratitude, and celebration honouring\u202f<em><strong>100 Years of Mission<\/strong><\/em>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;generosity that has made this work possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a style=\"cursor: default;\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Please save the date:<br><br><strong>Friday, November 6, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>St. Elias Centre, Ottawa&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Formal invitation with event details and sign up link to follow soon.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to celebrating this&nbsp;historic occasion&nbsp;with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For one hundred years,\u202fCNEWA&nbsp;has walked alongside the Eastern Churches and the people they serve, bringing hope where there is hardship, healing where there is suffering, and reminding countless families that they are loved and never forgotten.&nbsp; On\u202fFriday, November 6, 2026, I warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate\u202f100 Years of Mission. 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