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The Archdiocese of Arad prepared over 300 schoolbags for children from vulnerable familiestranslated

September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

The Archdiocese of Arad has prepared over 300 schoolbags equipped with supplies for children from vulnerable families, through the "A schoolbag for a smile" campaign.

The campaign is organized by the Social-Philanthropic Sector of the Archdiocese of Arad, together with the "Holy Trinity" Archbishop's Cathedral in Arad. The initial objective was to prepare 100 backpacks, but with the support of believers and good people, their number reached 320.

His Holiness Father Timotei, the Archbishop of Arad, thanked those who supported the campaign, as well as the parents and teachers involved in the education of the children. The hierarch wished the students a good and successful new school year.

The beneficiaries were identified following the consultation of the deaneries and parishes within the diocese, and the schoolbags will be distributed to children from several communities. The Arad Gendarmerie will also participate in the distribution action.

"This is how good is multiplied" The Arad Gendarmerie will also help with the distribution of schoolbags. Photo credit: Archdiocese of Arad Father Bogdan Noghiu, social-philanthropic advisor of the Archdiocese of Arad and ecclesiarch of...

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Σπύρος Μιχαηλίδης

Good work from the Archdiocese of Arad. 320 backpacks instead of 100 shows that the faithful responded well. I wish the children to have strength in their lessons and to the parents and teachers to support them.

Miguel Martínez

I am very happy for those 320 ghiozdane, especially because they started with only 100 and the faithful responded so well. At the health center we often see children who arrive without materials, so this changes their year. May you do well in your classes and may Jandarmeria Arad help you with delivery.

Carlos García

I'm glad you saw it at the health center too, Miguel. Those 320 ghiozdans are going to arrive exactly where they are needed most. Do the kids you serve usually need more notebooks or pencils, or is it more the backpack that they lack?

Paula López

I'm glad you mentioned it, Miguel. At the store where I work we also see moms coming in in a hurry to get cheap pencils and notebooks just before March. It's good that they exceeded the goal of 100 and that the Jandarmería helps with the delivery, so everything arrives without problems. Do they sometimes also ask you for slippers or overalls at the health center?

Elena García

Yes, in the schools around here we also see moms running for the basics right before classes start. It seems good to me that they have reached 320 ghiozdans and that the Jandarmeria gives them a hand so that everything arrives in order. At the health center they sometimes ask for overalls, but almost never slippers; In your store, what is most forgotten?