The week began with an inspirational breakfast at Caritas Slovakia - a round of introductions that quickly became something warmer. Some came with presentations and photographs, others simply talked. By the time it was over, we knew who was in the room and why we were all there together.

The visit to Bratislava Archdiocesan Caritas followed. Erich Hulman presented the centre's main activities for Ukrainians who have found a new home in Slovakia. Then lunch in the Caritas Slovakia garden: borsch and something warm in a cup, open sandwiches, pastries - colleagues from the Conference of Bishops of Slovakia joining us, conversations happening wherever there was shade.

A guided tour of St. Martin's Cathedral in the afternoon - centuries of Bratislava's history in stone and light. Bishop Auxiliary Mons. Jozef Haľko met the delegation and later joined the Mass at the Church of the Annunciation of the Lord, followed by a public discussion.