Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Priest Fr Ihor Holovko explained to The Record that for him the past 12 months have been a very defined mission of helping the community every way he can.
“It has motivated, all of us, I think, to do what we can when we have seen people in need – a bit like the words of St Mary McKillop,” Fr Ihor explained.

Aquinas College Director of Spirituality Dr Andrew Kania says he has witnessed a significant amount of generosity for war-torn Ukraine, including many Australian families cancelling holidays and birthday parties in order to donate for the freight costs of consignments.

Newly arrived displaced persons from Ukraine have earlier this month been welcomed at St Mary’s Cathedral at a morning tea and information session to provide support during their transition into their new life in Australia.

Iona Presentation College Senior students have recently presented a special gift to the Ukrainian Catholic parish of St John the Baptist Maylands, demonstrating their support, care and prayers for a cease to the war.

Since the start of the conflict, Caritas Australia has raised more than $3.5 million for its Ukraine Appeal.

The well-renowned Fremantle Chamber Orchestra is presenting ‘To Peace’ – a concert in response to the war in the Ukraine, an afternoon line-up of music by some of the greatest composers that will lead you through a kaleidoscope of emotions considering the pain of war, and the hope for peace.

Ukrainian Catholic Church Bishop Mykola Bychok has last week released his 2022 Easter Message, highlighting the need to witness the resurrection of Christ more than ever.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week composed a prayer for the crises in Ukraine, while hundreds gathered for a community prayer service led by the Ukrainian Association of WA Inc.