UGCC

Dec
18
2019
By Fr. Michael Winn
2019 Christmas Greetings from the Patriarch

2019 Christmas Greetings from the Patriarch

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Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans,God-loving Bishops, Very Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics,Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters,in Ukraine and throughout the world Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy!Lk 2:10 Christ is born!  Glorify Him! Beloved in Christ! Today the angels in heaven sing and celebrate, all creation is filled with joy, for the Saviour and Lord is born this day in Bethlehem of Judea. This joy, which we especially experience with today’s illustrious feast, is an integral part of being for every believing Christian, a visible sign and fruit of God’s unceasing presence. The joy of…
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Jul
13
2019
By Borys Gudziak
Pope Francis Meets with Ukrainian Church Leaders over Two Days

Pope Francis Meets with Ukrainian Church Leaders over Two Days

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An unprecedented event took place in Rome on July 5-6. Desiring to demonstrate support for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church at a time of war, shifts in interconfessional relations, fluctuating hopes amid heightened tensions, humanitarian and social crises, Pope Francis invited the head, metropolitans, and members of the Permanent Synod of the UGCC to a personal meeting at the Vatican. The Pope himself, the cardinal secretary and leading officials of the Vatican Secretariat of State, and prefects of four curial departments, together with their assistants, dedicated two full days of fraternal conversation and reflection to the challenges and mission of our…
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Apr
12
2019
By His Beatitude Sviatoslav
2019 Palm Sunday Message to the Youth

2019 Palm Sunday Message to the Youth

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If, therefore, the Son sets you free,you will be free indeed.Jn 8:36 Beloved in Christ Youth in Ukraine and abroad! With great joy, as every year, on the occasion of Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry in Jerusalem, I wish to address you with this pastoral message. For indeed youth, in the words of Pope Francis, is the divine “now” of our Church and people to whom God wants to reveal His presence, His mercy, and His salvation. As Christ did then, when He entered into His royal city and inaugurated the triumphant coming of His Kingdom in humble service,…
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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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Apr
09
2019
By His Beatitude Sviatoslav
2019 Easter Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav

2019 Easter Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav

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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! Let us rise at early dawn And bring to our Master a hymn instead of myrrh, And we shall see Christ, the Sun of righteousness Who enlightens the life of all. Ode 5, Paschal Canon Beloved in Christ! Today heaven and earth, angels and men proclaim to the whole universe the most profound of all truths: Christ is risen! The power of this salutation is felt by all of us, from…
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Dec
25
2018
By His Beatitude Sviatoslav
2018 Nativity Greeting from Patriarch Sviatoslav

2018 Nativity Greeting from Patriarch Sviatoslav

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Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans,God-loving Bishops, Very Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics,Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters,in Ukraine and throughout the world For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his nameshall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:5) Christ is born! Glorify Him! Beloved in Christ! Today heaven and earth is filled with the light of joy and peace. Angels and men, all creation welcomes Christ the Saviour born in human flesh. All of us together with the shepherds and wise men…
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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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May
15
2018
By Respected Author
Statement of Bishop Stephen on the Canada Summer Job Grant

Statement of Bishop Stephen on the Canada Summer Job Grant

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May 1, 2018 Христос Воскрес! [Christ is risen] Дорогі в Христі, Вітаю вас всіх Воскресінням нашого Спаса Ісуса Христа! [Beloved in Christ, Greetings in the Resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ!] As you may be aware, in 2018 the Government of Canada has imposed a new requirement to support so-called reproductive rights in order to apply for a Canada Summer Jobs grant. Many of Ukrainian and Catholic organizations have greatly benefited from these grants in previous years. Like my brother bishops, I am deeply saddened by the discrimination our Church is facing in light of the new ideological requirements as…
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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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