UGCC Bishops of Canada

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Apr
04
2023
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
Paschal Letter of the UGCC Bishops of Canada 2023

Paschal Letter of the UGCC Bishops of Canada 2023

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To the Reverend Fathers, Religious Sisters, Venerable Monastics,Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Were not our hearts burning inside...It is true. Our Lord is risen!(Luke 24:32, 34) Christ is Risen! Dearly Beloved in Christ! Following the ancient tradition, our Church invited us to more intense prayer, penance, and charity during the forty days of the Great Fast. This was not a forced imposition to make us sad or irritable. Rather, it was an invitation to transformation. It was a challenge to change our hearts, purify our souls and improve ourselves in order that we would be truly worthy to meet and…
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Oct
21
2022
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action

The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action

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October 17, 2022 Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada and to all Good People Dear Faithful, The war in Ukraine rages on with no end in site, claiming the lives of thousands of innocent children, men and women, with millions more on the move as refuges in search of safety, food, shelter, clothing and medicine, in addition to the destruction of countless homes, schools, hospitals and business. As winter approaches, hundreds of thousands of people will have no heat in their homes, with energy being used as a weapon of punishment.…
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Apr
14
2022
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
Paschal Letter of the Bishops of Canada 2022

Paschal Letter of the Bishops of Canada 2022

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On the Occasion of the Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid” (Matthew 28:8). Easter and the Resurrection: A Journey from Fear to Joy and Hope Today, we celebrate the glorious Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today, we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. Today, all things are filled with joy. As…
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Jan
24
2022
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
Concerning the Current Political and Humanitarian Crises in Ukraine

Concerning the Current Political and Humanitarian Crises in Ukraine

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Statement of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada Dear Brothers and Sisters Christ is Among Us! During these most difficult days when Ukraine endures the threat of Russian invasion, the clergy, religious and faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada reach out to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. We want to ensure you that we are with you day and night in sincere and earnest prayer and support. For some time now, our faithful have been asked to offer prayers for peace in Ukraine both in their churches and in their homes. Know that we remain united with…
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Jan
02
2021
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
2020 Nativity Greeting from UGCC Bishops of Canada

2020 Nativity Greeting from UGCC Bishops of Canada

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Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.Luke 1:28 Dearly Beloved in Christ! With what mixed emotions did the Mother of God experience the Annunciation when the Archangel Gabriel greeted her? On one hand, she experienced fear and confusion about what was taking place in her life: physically, bearing Jesus in her womb while not yet [fully] married, and spiritually, being filled with the Holy Spirit and overwhelmed with peace and joy! Nine months later, at the birth of her Son Jesus, she continued to treasure and ponder all these words in her heart. And…
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Apr
14
2020
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
2020 Paschal Greeting of UGCC Bishops of Canada

2020 Paschal Greeting of UGCC Bishops of Canada

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https://youtu.be/0uc45ywkab8 To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – Christ is Risen! Христос Воскреc! How difficult it is during the darkness of the COVID 19 pandemic, with closed churches and empty streets, to respond with enthusiasm to this greeting of joy – Indeed, He is Risen! Воістину Воскрес! Rather, we might feel urged to chant the words from the psalm the Church sings on the Sundays preceding Great Lent: “By the rivers of Babylon there we sat and wept,…
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Apr
09
2019
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
2019 Easter Pastoral Letter from the UGCC Bishops of Canada

2019 Easter Pastoral Letter from the UGCC Bishops of Canada

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To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One day during this past month of March, many of us opened the newspaper and saw a disturbing headline: “City of Montreal to pull Crucifix from Council Chamber!” The article was distributed by the official agency, The Canadian Press, and as such was seen across Canada. The article explained that the city council had decided that after 80 years, it was no longer desirable to have…
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Dec
25
2018
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
2018 Nativity Greeting from UGCC Bishops of Canada

2018 Nativity Greeting from UGCC Bishops of Canada

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Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace 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 the person of his own son, Jesus Christ. God with us. Emmanuel. And in this were rejoice! This year, we celebrate Christmas…
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Apr
01
2018
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
Pastoral Letter of the UGCC Bishops of Canada on Pascha

Pastoral Letter of the UGCC Bishops of Canada on Pascha

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To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Though You went down to the grave, O immortal Lord, You destroyed the power of Hades and rose victorious, Christ our God. You who said "Rejoice" to the myrrh-bearing women; give peace to Your apostles and offer resurrection to the fallen (Easter Sunday Kontakion) Every human person longs for eternal life. Everything about how we live our daily lives points to how each of us was…
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Feb
07
2018
By UGCC Bishops of Canada
UGCC Bishops of Canada – On the Relocation of Holy Spirit Seminary

UGCC Bishops of Canada – On the Relocation of Holy Spirit Seminary

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Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada Announcing THE RELOCATION OF HOLY SPIRIT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SEMINARY To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: (The Lord said to Joshua) I command you: be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go! [Book of Joshua 1:1,9] Dearly Beloved in Christ! With the above words of Sacred Scripture in our minds we address you concerning a change in location of Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, which, since…
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