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2026 Pastoral Letter

Eparchy Communications — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:38:08 +0000

2026 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD To the Reverend Fathers, Religious Sisters, Venerable Monastics, Seminarians, & Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Dearly Beloved in Christ! As we approach the great feast of […]

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Bill C‑218 and MAiD for Mental Illness: The Eparchy’s Call to Help, Not Harm

Eparchy Communications — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:18:21 +0000

In March 2027, Canada is scheduled to expand access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) so that people whose only underlying condition is a mental illness will be eligible for euthanasia and assisted suicide. This change would treat mental illness itself as a “grievous and irremediable” condition, even though suicidal thoughts are often a symptom of illness […]

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Stations of the Cross for Peace in Ukraine and the World at St. Nicholas Parish

Eparchy Communications — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:54 +0000

Stations of the Cross for Peace in Ukraine and the World at St. Nicholas Parish: “Help me, my God, to understand the love You showed for us on the Cross.” On Sunday, March 15, 2026, St. Nicholas Parish held a special bilingual Stations of the Cross for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. Parishioners […]

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Mothers in Prayer from Calgary and Edmonton Gather Before Hoshiv’s Miraculous Icon

Eparchy Communications — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:15:11 +0000

On Sunday, March 8, with the blessing and prayerful support of Fr. Mihajlo Planchak, the “Mothers in Prayer” community from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Calgary, together with their families, joined the “Mothers in Prayer” groups from Edmonton parishes on pilgrimage to the Hoshiv Miraculous Icon at St. Basil the Great Parish […]

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Grief as a Journey: 11-Week Support Group Offers Healing After Loss

Eparchy Communications — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:22 +0000

In the quiet ache of losing someone dear, where words often fall short and nights grow long, finding a path forward can feel impossible. The Edmonton Eparchy invites you to “Grief as a Journey”, a compassionate 11-week Grief Support group designed for those navigating the pain of bereavement. Starting Tuesday, April 14, this program offers a safe […]

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Stations of the Cross in the Edmonton Eparchy: Journey Through Lent with Christ

Eparchy Communications — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:17:53 +0000

The Ukrainian Catholic parishes of the Edmonton Eparchy invite the faithful to walk with Christ this Lent through the prayerful tradition of the Stations of the Cross. In several parishes across the city, the community will gather each week to meditate on the Lord’s Passion and to pray for personal conversion, families, the Church, and […]

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