August 30 – September 6, 2025

Praised be Jesus Christ!

This week we visited the front-line Kherson and sincerely thank everyone who supports us there – our employees, volunteers and friends!

The situation in the city is very difficult and dangerous. Getting from Mykolaiv to Kherson is difficult due to enemy drones. People in the villages of Stepanivka, Bohdanivka and Sonyachne remain in place because they cannot leave due to the danger. They live under constant threat, often without the most necessary things – bread, water, food and animal feed. We deliver all this to support them in these critical conditions.

A special thank you to our seamstresses – thanks to their work we sew thermal underwear, sleeping bags, T-shirts and underwear. Each item is made with love and care. They give warmth and protection to our military.

We also donated a TV, household chemicals and diapers to those who remained on the island in Kherson. Thank you to Paweł Bandarzevsky and Ms. Marzena Mykhailovska for their help and service. Thank you to the Ksenia Association, which purchased much-needed household chemicals for front-line cities. Thank you to the community of the Lay Dominicans from Zwolle, who supported us with their donations to equip an inclusive space for children with autism spectrum disorders.

The new school year has begun. We wish children, pupils, students, teachers and parents safety and peace. We pray that children spend as little time as possible in shelters and that no one gets hurt. Thank you to our defenders who protect our sky!

With prayers

Fr. Mykhailo Romaniv OP