Moscow not only continues to systematically kill Ukrainian civilians and wipe out entire families in their homes with missile strikes; it is also deliberately targeting historical and architectural heritage. During the latest massive attack on Kyiv, the aggressor damaged a number of sites such as the Church of the Nativity of Christ, the Postal Station,…
Discussions among experts about the impact of modern technologies on young people and children are becoming increasingly complex. A mother of three, Inna Mastiuk, tries to reduce her children’s screen time. She allows them to use gadgets for no more than three hours a day. “I have set up parental controls that allow me to…
Ukrainians in Ireland are preparing for the greatest feast of the liturgical year—Easter—to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, when Life conquers death and light overcomes darkness. Far from their native homes, driven from their homeland by war, Ukrainians do not lose hope and faith in the victory of their country. “We prepare for Easter through…
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine completely changed people’s lives into a constant horror that has already been going on for a fifth year. Four years of fear for one’s own life and the lives of loved ones. Ireland became a second home for tens of thousands of Ukrainians—refugees from the war. A country they came…
“My thirteen-year-old son is calm and well-balanced. He is kind to people. At school, he faced a case of bullying from one of his Ukrainian peers. That boy bullied him and insulted him at every opportunity for two years,” says Siobhan. “Another Irish boy witnessed this but never intervened – he only encouraged such behaviour.”…
For many Ukrainians living in Ireland, this Christmas will mark the fourth spent far from their homeland, as Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to cast a long shadow over family life, faith, and tradition. Despite the sorrow, Ukrainian communities across Ireland are marking the feast, holding fast to faith, tradition and prayer. In Sligo, parishioners…
For many Ukrainians living in Ireland, this will be the fourth Christmas spent far from home — under the shadow of a war that continues to shape every aspect of their lives. For them, Christmas is one of the greatest and most revered Christian holidays; however, for those who have fled the war, in particular…
On Saturday in Limerick, at the Redemptorist Community Limerick grounds, an event took place that united Ukrainian communities across Ireland not only in prayer but also in sport. A football tournament was held between priests and laypeople from parishes across the country — from Dublin, Sligo, Waterford, Limerick, and Galway. The tournament was organised by…
Tetiana Metyk wrote letters to her husband while he went to the front Letter One My dearest, I’m writing to you in the evening once the children have fallen asleep and I finally have the chance to speak with you—even if only like this. I haven’t been able to reach you. Where you are…