Ukraine Forward News Today

BOSTON -- Father Yaroslav Nalysnyk, the pastor of Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, recalled feeling disbelief and numbness when Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022.

The weight of the war is hitting hard for Ukrainian Americans in Massachusetts on one of their holiest holidays.

BOSTON -- Members of the local Ukrainian Catholic community participated in the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Holy Thursday, April 14, as Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley invited the faithful to remember the people of Ukraine in their prayers.

Calls for donations to benefit Ukraine are ongoing in Falmouth and in the greater Cape Cod area.

BOSTON -- At a special Mass on March 25, the feast of the Annunciation, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley led the faithful of the archdiocese in joining Pope Francis' consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, praying for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world.

SOUTH BOSTON -- When people hear about terrible events and learn that others are in need, the common response is an impulse to do something to help. That impulse is even stronger when those with means to help have a personal connection with those in need.

Medical supplies collected in Braintree will be shipped to Ukraine to aid the victims of the Russian invasion.

The town will collect a variety of medical supplies Friday that will be shipped to Poland to assist the people of Ukraine.