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“Two Parallel Worlds” – An Interview with His Beatitude Sviatoslav (ENG/UKR)
Saturday, February 13, 2016 On February 12, Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill, the leaders of two Churches, met at the Jose Marti International...
Year of Mercy Column: Celebrating Love
Author: Peter Yaremko Today we are asked to take notice of two events that seem contradictory—the beginning of the penitential period of Great Lent,...
Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Alberta on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in February of 2015 to strike down Canada’s existing laws prohibiting assisted suicide has opened a wide...
Christian leaders come together to pray for unity
January 25, 2016 THANDIWE KONGUAVI WESTERN CATHOLIC REPORTER Edmonton Christian leaders began the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity imploring God...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav's comments on Cuba meeting (ENG/UKR)
(Translation from the original Ukrainian text from the Press Office of the UGCC - 5 February 2016) “I do not expect that much will change” - His...
Year of Mercy Column: No Fear
Author: Peter Yaremko The first miracle Peter witnessed at the hands of Jesus drove the fisherman to his knees—a catch of fish so heavy that Peter’s...
Resurrection: Music From the Ukrainian Sacred Choral Tradition – APRIL 2, 2016
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 at 7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Basilica, 10044 113 Street RESURRECTION: MUSIC FROM THE UKRAINIAN SACRED CHORAL TRADITION ...
Bishop David: Catholic Schools and Inclusivity
February 2, 2016 Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Re: Catholic...
Year of Mercy Column: In the Garden with God
Author: Peter Yaremko During this Jubilee Year of Mercy the Church offers us a general pardon, an indulgence that is open to all, and the...
Year of Mercy Column: “His Mercy Endures Forever”
Author: Peter Yaremko In announcing the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis drew our attention to Psalm 136, where the phrase “His mercy endures...
Photos: Door of Mercy at St. Kevin Catholic Junior High School, Edmonton
Photos: Door of Mercy at St. Martin Catholic Elementary School, Edmonton
Year of Mercy Column: An Invitation to Mercy
Author: Peter Yaremko What greater example of God’s mercy toward sinners is there than the invitation to the tax collector, Matthew, to become a...
Photos: Making an Ice Cross for the Feast of Theophany
Year of Mercy Column: What Is Mercy?
Author: Peter Yaremko The Hebrew word “hesed” is often translated as “mercy.” But “mercy” as commonly understood today does not do justice to the...
Photos: Door of Mercy at St Matthew’s Catholic Elementary School, Edmonton
Year of Mercy Column: Christmas
Author: Peter Yaremko The Old Testament book of Exodus warns us that no one can see God and live. But during these days of celebration of the...
Year of Mercy Column: What Does “Jubilee” Mean?
Author: Peter Yaremko Jubilee years have a deep history in the Hebrew scriptures. According to Leviticus, slaves and prisoners were freed, debts...
Year of Mercy Column: Why Did the Pope Choose Dec 8?
Author: Peter Yaremko The Jubilee Year of Mercy opened on December 8, the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of Second Vatican Council. On this...
Year of Mercy Column: The Jubilee Prayer of Pope Francis
Author: Peter Yaremko You and I cannot be in Rome on Tuesday when the Holy Father opens The Jubilee Year of Mercy by throwing open the Holy Door of...
“Gender theory”/“Gender ideology” – Select Teaching Resources
The following select excerpts from various sources are intended to provide some information (not exhaustive) in the area of “gender theory”/“gender...
His Beatitude Patriarch Sviatoslav: Pastoral Letter on the Occasion of the Opening of the Holy Year of Mercy (UKR)
«Милосердя хочу!» (Мт. 9, 13) ПОСЛАННЯ з нагоди проголошення Святого року Божого милосердя в УГКЦ Дорогі в Христі! Разом з усією Вселенською...
VIDEOS: Witness Talks by Deacon Mike Bombak and Diakonissa Kim Bombak
Witness talks given the Eparchial Convention: https://www.facebook.com/St.Josaphat.UCC/videos/428591657341274/...
Bishop David: Remembering the Holodomor
Year of Mercy Column: The Gaze of Mercy
Author: Peter Yaremko Today is the third Sunday of the Nativity Fast (Advent). In little more than a week, Pope Francis will open the Jubilee Year...
Year of Mercy Column: The Hundreth Lamb
Author: Peter Yaremko What does the Jubilee logo try to say to us? The logo and the motto of the Jubilee Year of Mercy summarize what the Year is...
Advent Mission St. Josaphat Cathedral
St. Josaphat Cathedral 10825 97th Street N.W. Edmonton Commencing at all Divine Liturgies on the Lord’s Day: Saturday, December 12 – 5 PM; Sunday,...
Year of Mercy Column: Why Mercy?
Author: Peter Yaremko The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis begins December 8. What is it that makes mercy such an important part of...
Year of Mercy Column: Announcement
Author: Peter Yaremko The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis begins one month from today—December 8. Even though it’s weeks away, we...
Pontifical Council for Migrants highlights issue of human trafficking
(Vatican Radio) The Pontifical Council of Migrant and Itinerant People's has issued a final document following an international symposium on the...
2016 Marriage Preparation Weekend
A Marriage Preparation Weekend is being hosted at St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton, February 5th to 7th, 2016. Couples planning to marry within...
Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter
The choice of theme this years has clearly been determined by the Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, and the Holy Father undoubtedly...
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 24th WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2016
(11 FEBRUARY 2016) Entrusting Oneself to the Merciful Jesus like Mary: “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The...
Pope's letter on the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
Vatican City, 1 September 2015 (VIS) – The Holy Father has sent a letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for...
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis For the 31st World Youth Day
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7) Dear Young People, We have come to the last stretch of our pilgrimage to Krakow,...
Head of the UGCC: "Today the Church has a sacred duty to protect and preserve the family"
Source: risu.org Translated by Fr Athanasius McVay "The modern family in Ukraine is marked by difficulties of post-communist society, which...