Ukrainian Catholic bishops in US: pray, fast for peace

February 11, 2015

The bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic eparchies in the United States have asked the priests, religious, and laity entrusted to their care to pray and fast for peace.

The bishops requested prayer for “the president and elected officials of Ukraine, for the conversion of the aggressors, for the Ukrainian army, for those who protect citizens, for the souls of the deceased, and for [the] unity and independence of Ukraine.”

 

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Further information:

• Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in the U.S. Issue Appeal for Meditation, Fasting for Peace (Pennsylvania Catholic Conference)