I am so proud of my friend Fr John Luke- we trained together at The London many moons ago. He has received a Knighthood from the President of Italy as recognition of his tireless work supporting the refugees & for his work to give a voice to the voiceless. Fr Luke asked me to tell you that this award recognises the support & publicity many of you have given to the plight of these refugees & thanks you for your ongoing support - you are making a difference everyday & these people know that they are not forgotten by their friends in the UK.

This is some photos from my last visit when I helped make up the food parcels each tuesday. Every week Fr Luke makes up parcels with basics such as a loaf of bread, passata, rice, pasta, tins of tuna. No one is turned away.

A message from Fr Luke “Our Franciscan mission in Rhodes to the refugees and the local poor of Rhodes continues apace. Despite the arrival of some tourists, the local economy remains low. Naturally, any work available is given to those who know the language. Sadly our refugees know only Arabic, with a smattering of English sometimes. We continue to support the refugees by paying for their accommodation when possible. you can read the full message below