In response to the meetings of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to study Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) submitted a Brief reinforcing its serious concerns...
The Bishop’s Thank-You Campaign is a movement to recognize and thank the individuals and volunteers who make our parishes throughout Alberta vibrant. So far, the campaign has thanked four amazing volunteers for their actions in activities like maintenance,...
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, the parishioners of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer, Alberta celebrated their parish praznyk (Feast Day) marking the 30th anniversary of their new church which was constructed in 1990. Bishop David Motiuk celebrated the...
In 1998, the UCC-Alberta Provincial Council initiated an Annual Hetman Awards to acknowledge significant volunteer achievements of outstanding Ukrainian Albertans. The Annual Hetman Awards are dedicated to the celebration of all volunteers who have chosen to give...
Most Reverend Neil Nicholas Savaryn, OSBM, appointed titular Bishop of Lotan and Auxilary Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Canada, July 1, 1943; appointed Bishop Ordinary for the Apostolic Exarchate of Edmonton, March 3, 1948. Promoted to Eparch of Edmonton...
