Progress on Our Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine Fundraiser
Ukrainian Catholic News in Alberta
After-life care goes ‘green’ (CTV News)
The push to be more environmentally conscious is infiltrating the cemetery industry. Edmonton’s first "green burial" site has opened at a southwest...
Photos: Annual Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
The annual Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church took place September 1-10 in Rome. This year’s theme is “Soprychastia (communion) in...
VIDEO: UGCC Bishops Gather for Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy at St. Sophia Parish in Rome
Great Vespers: https://youtu.be/Rc-EYVFJOno Pontifical Divine Liturgy: https://youtu.be/S4x1wNeaSlM
Edmonton cemetery is the first in the city to offer green burials (The Star)
Source: The Star Author: Kashmala Fida EDMONTON — Charles Schweger is dead set against a traditional burial, with its embalming fluid, varnished...
VIDEO: Sister Emily Schietzsch’s Final Vows and Divine Liturgy.
https://youtu.be/V_TEu2X-fcA
Sister Servant fulfils childhood dream with final vows
Source: Grandin Media By Kyle Greenham It has been 20 years since the seeds of sisterhood were first planted in Emily Schietzsch. Reading through a...
Video: Ordination to the Diaconate of Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy
The ordination to the diaconate of Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy by Bishop David Motiuk took place, on the Feast of Saint Elias on Saturday, July 20th...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav advised how to revive the Liturgy (ENG/UKR)
Source: News UGCC First of all, believes His Beatitude Sviatoslav, in order to revive the Liturgy, we must be active participants in it. According...
Rosehill Cemetery offers first ‘green burials’ in Edmonton
Source: Edmonton Journal Author: L. HARRISON KELLY, POSTMEDIA CONTENT WORKS Almost every cemetery in Edmonton has grass. But only one of them is...
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER July 2019
UPCOMING EVENT Bishop David will ordain Subdeacon Cyril Kennedy to the Diaconate through the laying on of hands on July 20 at Saint Elias the...
We thank the Almighty for our underground bishops, priests, monks and nuns, Head of the UGCC in Stradch
Source: UGCC As part of the pilgrimage, a congress of pilgrims was also held in village Yamelnia, on the place of the martyr's death of the blessed...
‘We’ve waited 15 years for this’: New Ukrainian church for Sherwood Park parish topped off with golden dome
Source: Edmonton JournalDUSTIN COOKUpdated: May 8, 2019 After more than 15 years of perogy sales and golf tournament fundraisers, the dream home for...
VIDEO: Installation of the Gold Dome Cap and Cross at St. Sophia Parish
https://youtu.be/C8Wlo-8yddk
Acolyte Camp: (August 5-10th, 2019)
All active Acolytes, and boys of the Eparchy of Edmonton (7 years and older) or those wishing to become active Acolytes are invited to attend at...
Bishop David’s Paschal Message 2019 (Eng/Ukr)
https://youtu.be/3j6msGHhe-k The Resurrection and Return to the Father Today, we celebrate the glorious feast of the Resurrection of our...
Paschal Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada 2019 (Eng/Ukr)
2019 PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD To the Very Reverend...
Mercy, prayer and faith sustain Syrian Christians who fled terrorist persecution
By Kyle Greenham, Grandin Media Khachadour Djandji’s family lost their Aleppo home four years ago in the ongoing civil war in Syria. Everything was...
Faith Inspires: Celebrating Catholic Education for Future Generations
April 10, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians, The foundation of Catholic education lies in the ongoing partnership between the family, the school, and...
The Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church have designated April 7, 2019 – April 7, 2020 a Special Jubilee Year Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Passing into Eternal Life the Venerable Mother, Sister Josaphat Hordashewska
The Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church have designated April 7, 2019 - April 7, 2020 as a special Jubilee Year marking the 100th...
EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER April 2019
UPCOMING EVENT During Great Lent, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its annual collection for “Aid to the Missionary Church in Canada.” The purpose...
SUMMER CAMPS: Teen, Family, Elementary, Mixed and Jr. High Camps
Teen Camp - June 30 - July 2 Grades 10 - 12 (and those just graduated) Teens are called to celebrate Canada Day and the end of the school year...
St. Sophia Parish: Building a church. Building a community.
A project that began in the planning stages 15 years ago, St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish is building a church in Sherwood Park. The ground...
Eparchial Bookstore: Gift Ideas for First Solemn Communicants
Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. Borys Gudziak as new Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia (ENG/UKR)
Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. Borys Gudziak as new Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia On Monday, February 18th,...
Our Saint Sophia. Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Renewal of Unity of the Ukrainian Nation and State (ENG/UKR)
OUR SAINT SOPHIA Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav On the Occasion of the Centenary of the Renewal of Unity of the Ukrainian Nation and State...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from January 18-25, 2019. An Ecumenical Prayer Service was be held at 7:00 pm, Sunday,...
Engendering Interfaith in Edmonton, Canada
Climbing the Mountain: Young Adults Pilgrim’s Retreat
By Alicia Chichak From December 27th to January 4th, a group of young adults from the Eparchy of Edmonton in Canada and the Eparchy of Parma in...
“GOD’S WORD AND CATECHESIS” Pastoral Letter of the 2018 Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to the Clergy, Religious and all the Laity (ENG/UKR)
For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! (1 Cor...
Bishop David’s 2018 Nativity (Christmas) Video Greeting
CNEWA reports on support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine
The Eparchy of Edmonton has done a lot for Ukraine since the beginning of Russian aggression. The Catholic Near East Welfare Association...
UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CANADA GATHERS ON ABUSE ISSUE
Source: Archeparchy of Winnipeg Bishops from across Canada and/or their representatives and others experts gathered at the Chancery of the...
Christmas Items for Sale at the Pastoral Centre – (Now Including Gift Certificates)
Here are some items we are selling at the Pastoral Centre for Christmas. We have Icons of the Nativity of Our Lord, Religious Christmas Tree...
Bishops’ Roundtable: Alberta/NWT Catholic Bishops sat down for an interview and conversation with Lorraine Turchansky
In 2018 the Alberta/NWT Catholic Bishops sat down for an interview and conversation with Lorraine Turchansky, Chief Communications Officer,...
Christmas Items for Sale at the Pastoral Centre
Here are some items we are selling at the Pastoral Centre for Christmas. We have Icons of the Nativity of Our Lord, Religious Christmas Tree...
Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast) – Nov 15-Dec 24: Activity Ideas
The Nativity Fast is upon us— it begins on Nov 15 (Nov 28) and ends on the day of the feast Dec 25 (Jan 7). During this time we are encouraged to...