A cross party group of MPs and peers visited the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London this week to see firsthand the support being provided to people displaced by the war in Ukraine.
The visit was organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Holy See with the support of the Catholic Union.
The twelve parliamentarians visited the Cathedral on 28th November. The Cathedral has become a focal point for efforts to support Ukrainians who have come to Britain since the war began in February 2022.
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, welcomed the group to the Cathedral. He showed them the Welcome Centre which provides help to Ukrainian families, including access to computers, a play area for children, and a place to cook and eat together.
The group, which included the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall, also had a private meeting with Bishop Nowakowski to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and what more the UK Government can do to help.
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said: “It was a great joy to welcome MPs and members of the House of Lords to the Cathedral. I appreciated the opportunity to pray with the group and to thank them for their continued support. My message is simply – please do not forget Ukraine.”
Catholic Union Deputy Director, James Somerville-Meikle, said: “We are extremely grateful to Bishop Kenneth and the team at the Cathedral for making this visit possible. As this terrible conflict continues, we must not forget the people of Ukraine and those who are helping them.”