Four Passionist religious are ministering in Ukraine: 3 Ukrainian nationals and 1 Polish national reside in the town of Smotrych and surrounding areas in Western Ukraine. They have been affected by this ongoing crisis.
On February 24, 2022, a “PRAYER SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE” was called for by Father Joachim Rego, C.P., the Passionist Superior General who resides in Rome. If the opportunity presents itself, take time this Ash Wedneday to offer prayers or engage in fasting in solidariry with those in Ukraine throughout the world.
Click on the link below to read the letter of Passionist Superior General Joachim Rego. Included in the letter is a short summary on the conditions that existed in Ukraine on February 15. Provided also is a short history of the Passionist mission to Ukraine from 1992.