On January 24, 2026, Saturday, the National Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki, Metropolitan of Lviv, together with Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak and the Knights` chaplains, celebrated Holy Mass for all Knights of Columbus—both living and those who have passed away, and especially for those who lost their lives on the battlefield, sacrificing their lives on the altar of their homeland and for a just peace for Ukraine.
Le 16 janvier 2026, au Sanctuaire national de la Mère de Dieu de Berdytchiv en Ukraine, a eu lieu un pèlerinage pour ouvrir l’année dédiée au Très Saint Cœur de Jésus. L’archevêque Mieczysław Mokrzycki, métropolite de Lviv pour l’église catholique romaine a prononcé cette homélie, où il a rappelé le chemin historique de l’Église en Ukraine, l’expérience des persécutions et du renouveau, et a souligné l’importance de la prière, de la conversion et de la confiance en Dieu dans le contexte de la guerre. « Dans le Cœur de Jésus se trouve le salut du monde. »
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Days pass, and it may seem that the events surrounding the war in Ukraine recede into the background. However, the war continues, and the topic of peace for us is both desirable and irritating simultaneously. That is why young people from different European countries met to look for ways to peace.
On April 12 of 2022, the Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly visited Ukraine. Even though it was a brief visit, it was of great importance.
O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you. As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern of our hearts is hidden from you. Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence! You never cease to guide us to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
My dear brothers in Christian priesthood, bishops of Germany, that fight for the rihts of minorities and against climate change. Silent bishops of Belarus and Russia! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, catholics of Germany, Belarus and Russia. Why you remain silent while they are killing us? Where is Your voice of solidarity with innocent victims of Putin`s Russia?
What follows is the Easter Message «Urbi et Orbi» of Pope Francis, who mentioned Ukraine, stating: «May the sufferings of the people who live in the eastern regions of Ukraine come to an end»
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Pope Francis appointed Father Oleksandr Yazlovetskyi as titular bishop of Tulana and auxiliary of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine.