Tag Archive: #ukraine

‘Rivers of blood’ flowing in Ukraine, pope says; Vatican ready to help

The latest on Ukraine from the Chicago Catholic… Pope Francis said the Vatican “is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace” in Ukraine. “Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine,” the pope said [read more...]

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine ‘with a heart broken’

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine ‘with a heart broken’ Pope Francis said his heart was “broken” by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, “Silence the weapons!” “Many times, we prayed that this path would not be taken,” [read more...]

Pilgrimage for Peace in Ukraine

This Thursday, March 3rd, St. Theresa Parish in Palatine is uniting with Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Palatine for a Prayer Pilgrimage for Peace.  Ukrainian Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk will be leading prayer at the Ukrainian Church.  Prayers will begin [read more...]

Mundelein Seminary Novena for Ukraine

Join the Mundelein Seminary Community in Praying for Ukraine On Monday, February 28 our seminarian community will begin praying a nine-day novena for peace and safety in Ukraine. Click here to pray along with an online version of the novena. [read more...]

Pope Francis Requests Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

As the threat of Russian invasion into Ukraine grows, Our Lady of the Wayside will join Pope Francis on Wednesday, January 26, in a day of prayer for peace in the Eastern European country. Prayers will be offered during the [read more...]