The first Catholic institution of higher learning to open in an ex-Soviet nation after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) wanted not only to be a centre of Catholic study in the east, but also to be a source of renewal for Ukrainian culture and society.
These days, the basement of the university is been used by students as a bomb shelter. The current Rector of the University, Father Bogdan Prach speaks to the world and reminds us
This war has been going on for the last 8 years, but today, Ukraine and the whole world face the greatest danger since 2014. Do not believe that this war was provoked by Ukraine. We are a peaceful people defending right now our Motherland and a right to live in a free democratic country!
We call on now all our Partners abroad to be alert and show your solidarity with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian academic community. The evil is revealed now, and there is no space for cajoling the aggressor. Now, more than ever, we need the support of the entire global academic community. It will be extremely helpful for us if you approach your governments with institutional and/or individual appeals to support Ukraine with military, economic, and humanitarian assistance and to impose devastating sanctions against Russia. Remaining silent and apathetic are the greatest enemies right now.
This war is not just the war of the Russian Federation with Ukraine. The Kremlin’s regime is ruining the fundamentals of international order. So, for all of us, this is the war of the entire civilized world against dictatorship and against violation of the basic rules of international law.
Despite the harsh circumstances and no matter how great the challenges stemming from today’s world crisis, our spirit remains strong, and together with the help of our Lord, strong Ukrainian Army, and inexhaustible global academic support, we are – incomparably stronger to defeat the evil that rebelled against humanity!
Ukraine strongly needs your support!
Please, pray for the peace and victory of Ukraine!
With sincere gratitude,
Rev. Dr. Bogdan Prach
Rector
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