31 MARCH 2022
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Edition #376
PERTH ARCHDIOCESE WELCOME UKRANIAN CATHOLICS, PRAYING FOR END TO WAR
The Eparch for Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, Ukrainian Catholic Church Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR and Perth Ukrainian Catholic Parish Priest Father Ihor Holovko joined Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton on 27 March, two days after Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine “to the Immaculate heart of the Virgin Mary. PHOTO: RON TAN.
By Amanda Murthy
A dedicated Hierarchical Divine Liturgy to intercede with Pope Francis’ intentions for world peace and security in Ukraine was held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 27 March 2022. The Eparch for Ukrainians in Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania, Ukrainian Catholic Church Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR and Perth Ukrainian Catholic Parish Priest Father Ihor Holovko joined Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton two days after Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine “to the Immaculate Heart of our all Holy Lady, the Theotokos
and ever Virgin Mary, just as Our Lady requested at Fatima over 100 years ago, in her prayer for the conversion of Russia.” Bishop Mykola is currently in Perth on a two week visit, having travelled across the country to connect with the Ukranian Catholic communities. In his homily, Bishop Mykola gave thanks to God for the opportunity to be with the Perth community and pray together for peace in Ukraine “as she faces the highest evil of war, violence and hostility from an enemy who is deaf to all pleas for peace, and makes war against a peaceful neighbour, Ukraine, who has done her no wrong, and has all the goodwill toward her.” “Ukraine is not Russia's enemy.
Please pray for Ukraine as she passes through this terrible trial and suffering. We Christians are during great Lent, which is a special time of God's mercy for us. The Great and Holy fast gives each of us a good opportunity to work on ourselves and rethink the direction of our lives,” Bishop Mykola said. “In the sacred tradition of the holy Eastern churches, the third Sunday of Lent is dedicated to the adoration of the Holy Cross. “During the Liturgy, the Holy Cross is solemnly brought in procession from the altar on a tray of flowers and placed amidst the congregation. Full Text available at
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