Bishop David’s Update

CIX! The Government of Alberta updated its COVID-19 restrictions as of November 24, which are in place for at least the next three weeks. Faith communities are often significant aspects of people’s lives, and include intimate and close contact between members. This...

Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky

Intercessory Prayer to Blessed Vasyl O great and holy martyr, our blessed father Vasyl, you were on fire with God’s Word and have followed His...

Name That Tone Lessons

Are you interested in being a cantor or becoming a better aid to those already leading music at your parish? Maybe you are just starting out and...

What’s in Your Basket? The Symbolism of the Easter (Pascha) Basket!

The Easter Basket is more than simply delicious food. It is meant to serve as a reminder and teaching on the Feast of all Feasts; Pascha (Easter)....

Bishop David Read Children’s Story, “Enough/досить”

Children continue to be disproportionally affected by the pandemic. The world looks different for them with the activities, field trips, and...

Growing in Grace; a Lenten Webinar Series

Join this year's Lenten Webinar Series!View last year's "Christ in the Old Testament Series" on our Faith-Based Resources page and sign up for this...

Why Does the Great Fast Start on Monday and not Wednesday?

Well. I know why we Byzantine Catholics start on Monday, but I didn’t know why Roman Catholics start on Wednesday. Till now. The easiest way to...

The St. Ephrem Prayer

St. Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 306-373 AD) was a monk, theologian, and poet who lived from 306 – 373 AD. He lived a life of service to others and...

How will I Make this Lent (Great Fast) Really Great?

Great Lent is almost upon us. We use the terms Lent, Great Lent, and Great Fast interchangeably. This year it begins on Feb 15 (Mar 15 Julian...

Great Lent Retreat Online Given by Father Deacon Daniel Galadza (ENG/UKR)

Noah in the Ark: Foreshadowing the community gathered in the Church. Foreshadowing the community gathered in the Church In the Book of Genesis, we...

Traditional Ukrainian Catholic Greetings

Ukrainian Catholics have a great tradition of greetings in our church. Our greetings and responses all revolve around the liturgical calendar and...

We ask for your prayers for Fr Thomas Kobak, OSBM, Pastor, Saint Basil Parish

We ask for your prayers for Fr Thomas Kobak, OSBM, Pastor, Saint Basil Parish, Edmonton. Fr Thomas was physically assaulted yesterday and is in...

Bishop David Blessed the Retirement of Right Reverend Stephen Wojcichowsky.

Over his 46 years of diaconal and priestly ministry, Father Stephen served as pastor/assistant pastor in numerous parishes in the Eparchies of...

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Edmonton Eparchy launches new plan to reach out to Ukrainian Catholic faithful

Bishop David Motiuk of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton has used the Eparchy’s first online fundraiser, the Armchair Gala, as a launching pad for the top priorities in the new year and beyond.

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'These are different times': Edmonton churches expand reach to offer Christmas services during COVID-19

Bishop David Motiuk at the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, said Ukrainian Catholic parishes around the province including St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton are offering virtual services and holding more Christmas masses to accommodate the faithful.

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Seeds of priestly vocation grew in underground churches during Soviet regime

From underground to lockdown, Deacon Roman Kobyletskyy’s journey to the priesthood spans from worshipping in secret under a Communist regime to an ordination with only a few family and friends because of the COVID-19 pandemic.