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Pastoral Letter of the 2022 Synod of Bishopsof the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Churchto the Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the UGCCand to All People of Good Will Greater love has no one than this,that someone lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Beloved in Christ! For the fifth month, a large-scale, brutal war has been taking place on Ukrainian soil. It came uninvited and perfidious already in 2014, and from February 24, the enemy took off all his previous masks and openly destroys Ukraine. The russian army kills the innocent and rapes the defenseless, kidnaps children and deports the…

Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and Sisters in Monastic and Religious Life, Dearly Beloved Laity in Christ of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Christ is Risen! You have descended into the depths of the earth, O Christ,And have broken the eternal bonds which held the captive,And like Jonah from the whale on the third day,You arose from the tomb!Ode 6, Paschal Canon Beloved in Christ! This year we approach the Pascha of Christ in the midst of particular challenges, suffering, cruelty, indignities, and ruin. For our people, in Ukraine and abroad, it would seem…

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…

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…

Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic ChurchTo the Clergy, Religious, and all the Faithful of the UGCC I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him,having the eyes of your heart enlightened,that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you(Eph 1:16-18). Beloved in Christ! In listening together to the Word of God and discerning the beating of the heart of…

Pastoral Letter of Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR to Parents, Administrators, Staff and Students of Catholic Schools Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ! “For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”John 18:37-38 The search for truth is common among us since we know that somehow truth can give us meaning in life. It helps us make sense of our world and our lives. Some simply equate their perception of reality (subjective truth) with objective truth. Others seek truth while guided by faith…

Beloved Youth in Christ—in Ukraine and abroad! Palm Sunday, the Feast of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, is the day when our Church with special attention embraces you in her thoughts and prayers. Our tradition of engaging with you in prayer is a most important experience, especially now, when, because of quarantine restrictions and social distancing, we must make an even greater effort to keep our connection vibrant and strong. COVID-19 has impacted all of us: the old and the young, families and communities—which is why the Church wishes to stand by every human being. However, we especially want to…

Holy Thursdayin the Year of our Lord 2021 Dearly Beloved Brothers in the Priesthood of Christ! This year, as we experience the profound mystery of Holy Thursday, we hear the special invitation of our Lord Jesus Christ to once again sit down with Him at the mystical banquet of the Last Supper. Our spiritual eyes are directed towards the only and eternal Celebrant of the Divine Liturgy—our Saviour and Teacher, who leans down towards contemporary humanity, wounded by the current pandemic, and scourged by new types of loneliness, poverty, suffering, and despair. This Servant-Minister rises from His place of honour…

To the Very Reverend Clergy,Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminariansand Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is the day that the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) The Easter event is filled with much dramatic activity! The women go to the tomb where Jesus’ body was placed. We are told that there was a great earthquake. An angel appears to the women telling them not to be afraid. Jesus is not there. Jesus has been raised. The…