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Catholic bishops were concerned about the spiritual welfare of the Ukrainians. When they realized that immigration was increasing and that they were dealing with a different rite (Particular Church), they asked Metropolitan Sheptytsky to send clergy. Sheptytsky sent his secretary, Father Basil Zoldak, to care for the people and assess the situation.
