Fr. Michael Winn

Fr. Michael is the pastor of Holy Eucharist Parish in Winnipeg within the Archeparchy of Winnipeg. He served twelve years as Rector of Holy Spirit Seminary in Ottawa and Edmonton.
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New Particular Law for the UGCC

New Particular Law for the UGCC

This article was updated on June 25, 2024. In 2018 the UGCC promulgated the newest version of the Particular Law. You can find the official Ukrainian alongside an unofficial translation of the document here:UGCC Particular Law 2021 (PDF) (Word) (archeparchy.ca) The newest version of ecclesial laws for Ukrainian Catholic faithful was officially promulgated on 4 April 2018 and will take effect on 7 April 2018. This was accomplished by the publishing of both the Decree of Promulgation and the text of the updated version of Particular Law on the Church's official website for this purpose. The full text is presently…
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Why Byzantine Catholics Fast in June

Why Byzantine Catholics Fast in June

By observing the Apostles’ Fast, we can share in the Apostles’ struggle and consider how we are supposed to spread the gospel. by Dominic Cassella | National Catholic Register This year, on May 19, we celebrated Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the holy Theotokos. Traditionally, this is marked as the beginning of the Church. It is fitting that, in the Byzantine tradition, this feast is followed by the Sunday of All Saints. The trajectory of the Byzantine liturgical year is obvious. From the darkness of Lent to the deep sadness of the Crucifixion, the celebration…
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Holy Protection Shrine – for Life and Culture

Holy Protection Shrine – for Life and Culture

Some exciting news - a new initiative led by Fr. Jason Charron for a national pilgrimage destination in which the sacredness of life is celebrated. This will be a heavenly appeal-in-stone to the LORD and His Holy Mother's intercession for the protection of life in our culture. It will be a national shrine built in sacred Byzantine style as a prayerful convergence of Eastern and Western Christian traditions. We intend to build a 1000-year church of timeless beauty for generations to come as a holy site of pilgrimage and renewal for a culture of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqeVMR0ba50 Holy Protection Shrine website
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Wondering what to eat this Apostles’ Fast?

Wondering what to eat this Apostles’ Fast?

Turns out that as Pascha was rather early this year, we have a much longer Apostles' Fast than usual. It runs May 27 to June 28, a full 32 days - almost as long as the Great Fast! You may be wondering what to eat through this fasting period of the Church Year. Well, over at ByziMom they have you covered with new recipes appearing! They even have a book ready for purchase! Head on over to ByziMom for your lenten recipes! ByziMom
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Christmas 2023 Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada

Christmas 2023 Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada

To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada Christ is Born!  Let us Glorify Him! “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earthpeace among those whom he favours!” (Luke 2:14) Dear Sisters and Brothers, As we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, we do so with a sense of wonder in our hearts. The story of the birth of Jesus serves as a constant reminder of God’s love for us. To express God’s boundless love for us, God appears among us in…
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New Bishop for Saskatoon

New Bishop for Saskatoon

The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon is pleased to announce that following upon the proposal of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis has appointed Very Reverend Michael Smolinski, CSsR, until now Provincial Superior of the Redemptorists in Canada, as Bishop of the Eparchy of Saskatoon. This decision was announced from the Vatican on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Bishop-Elect Smolinski becomes the sixth Eparchial Bishop to minister to the Ukrainian Catholic Faithful in the Province of Saskatchewan. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Bishop-Elect Smolinski served in pastoral ministry in Saskatchewan, as well as in Manitoba. For many years…
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The House of the Lord: A Biblical Catechesis on the Temple

The House of the Lord: A Biblical Catechesis on the Temple

Join a free and exciting God With Us Institute certificate course on the theology of God’s dwelling with us in the temples of the Old and New Testaments! Based on the book, The House of the Lord: A Catholic Biblical Theology of God's Temple Presence in the Old and New Testaments by Steven C. Smith Published by Franciscan University Press Dr. Steven Smith, PhDHe earned his Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity from Loyola University of Chicago (2008). His "Lord" trilogy—The Word of the Lord, The House of the Lord, and The Face of the Lord (2012-20)—is highly regarded…
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New Bishop of the Eparchy of New Westminster

New Bishop of the Eparchy of New Westminster

The Vatican announced on Thursday, 24 August 2023, that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Very Rev. Michael Kwiatkowski, Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster (Canada). Father Michael Kwiatkowski, until now the Chancellor of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg, becomes the 4th Bishop for Ukrainian Catholics in the Province of British Columbia and the Yukon since the Eparchy was created in 1974. Fr. Michael was born 21 November 1961 in Hamiota MB. The son of Edward Kwiatkowski and Phyllis Zemliak, he is the 3rd of 7 children. He attended elementary and secondary schools in…
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