October 25,2022
Dear St. Vincent de Paul Parishioners,
From October 2nd to October 11th, I had the opportunity to go to Ukraine to visit my sisters and offer them emotional and spiritual support in this difficult time of war. My stay in Ukraine was a blessed time for me. Although I saw places destroyed by the Russian army, I was also able to see, amid the people, hope in their hearts and confidence that this war will end one day. I brought material help in the form of food and medicines as well as financial aid. The Ukrainian people were incredibly grateful for our presence and for the help we brought. Their eyes were brimful with tears of emotion, and their hearts were grateful for the good people who did not leave them abandoned in this difficult situation. I am grateful to all the parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul for your prayers and generous hearts. Thanks to your prayers, I traveled safely to Ukraine, I experienced God's help, and, despite the fearful alarms, I returned to Poland without harm. Thank you so very much, and may God bless you always. With gratitude and prayer for you and your intentions,

Mother Barbara Latocha


May 1, 2022
Dear Father Richard,

Happy Easter!    I hope this message finds you well.   As the War in Ukraine intensifies before our very eyes there is a great need to help people who are victims of this war. I learned from Sr. Jadwiga, our general treasurer, that your Parish contributed another $25,000 to assist the Ukrainian people. I thank you, Father Richard, from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and your concern. Your financial support helps us to provide urgent relief to those whose life was changed drastically. Please, be assured that you, Father Richard, and the intentions of all your Parishioners have a special place in our daily prayers.    May God bless you and reward your kindness.

 With deep gratitude,
M. Barbara Latocha  

March 15, 2022
Dear Father Richard,

My Sisters in Stirling have given me the news that you and your parishioners have opened your hearts to help people who are suffering from the war in Ukraine by making monetary contributions to this cause. We have three convents in Ukraine, and nine sisters are serving there. The Ukrainian sisters are very brave. They do not want to come to Poland, because they want to help those who have remained there, in particular, the elderly, the poor and the sick. I admire their courage and the openness of their hearts and homes to the needs of those people. The Sisters provide accommodations, food, medical assistance, and above all spiritual help. In addition, they prepare meals for soldiers and make camouflage nets for the army. Our Polish communities engage in helping Ukraine as well. Last week, I stayed for a few days in our convents located on the Polish-Ukrainian border in Przemyl. I saw and experienced what those, who are coming to Poland seeking shelter and help, are going through. Among Ukrainian refugees are also people of different nationalities who studied and worked in Ukraine. Our communities in Przemyl receive about one hundred people a day, whom they give housing for 1-2 nights, prepare food, give them the opportunity to wash, rest and change into new clothing. Additionally, they provide them help in the form of information on what to do next to gain refugee status, and how to travel further as many of them go to the other countries. This ministry provides a lot of joy and satisfaction but is also filled with pain and sadness. To keep this ministry working, we will need to raise necessary funds. This week, we received $25,000 from your Parish, St. Vincent de Paul in Stirling. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, all my Sisters and myself, with all my heart I thank you, Father Richard, and the entire Parish Community. Thank you for your generosity, your care and concern. All the donations will be used to help people who are victims of this war. May our Lord, Jesus Christ, bless every person and family that supports Ukraine.           Very grateful,   

Mother Barbara Latocha 
General Superior