[OFFICIAL TRANSLATION] KyivProt. BA 23/326 ENGDecember 22, 2023, in the year of God COMMUNIQUEregarding the reception in the UGCC ofthe declaration of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith “FIDUCIA SUPPLICANS”on the pastoral significance of blessings In response to numerous requests from bishops, clergy, monastics, ecclesiastical movements and individual lay people of the Ukrainian […]
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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 […]
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 […]
New Nativity Fast Podcast
God With Us Eastern Christian Formation has started a new ministry, God With Us Radio, and there are a few new podcasts. One that shows promise is hosted by Fr. Deacon Nicholas Modelski entitled Seasons of Grace Catholic Podcast which is featuring daily episodes on the Nativity Fast. Have a listen!
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 […]
New Auxiliary Bishop for Winnipeg
Pope Francis has approved the decision of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church to appoint Bishop Andriy Rabiy as Auxiliary Bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg. Bishop Andriy Rabiy was born October 1, 1975 in Lviv, Ukraine and after initiating seminary studies in Ivano-Frankivsk transferred to the United States where […]
MASI Study Days: July 15-17, 2022
Drinking from the Hidden Fountain: Thinking and Living with the Patristic Heritage At the heart of the Eastern Christian tradition is the first millennium of Christianity. This period, its figures, and its controversies determine the theology, worship, and spirituality that Eastern Christians are submerged in today. MASI’s 2022 Study Days dives deep into this wellspring […]
Concerning the Current Political and Humanitarian Crises in Ukraine
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 […]
Lumen Christi Institute Announces Fall Webinar Series: Eastern Catholic Theology in Action
To register for any or all webinars, please follow this link. Distinct in their liturgy, theology, spirituality, and discipline of Church life, 23 Eastern Churches are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The Second Vatican Council urged the Eastern Catholic Churches to cultivate and promote their unique share of the tradition. This series responds […]