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Bishop David’s Christmas Message/Різдвяне послання єпископа Давида
The Legend of the Elderly Grandmother A Ukrainian Folk Tale Christ is Born! Let us Glorify Him! It was the night the dear Christ-Child came to...
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District December 2021 – January 2022
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District Ukrainian Catholic Parishes December 2021 - January 2022 - Fr. Ireney: 1-778-887-9192 Sunday...
CHRISTMAS IS COMING…STOP THE CHAOS!
On Dec. 3 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith and Friends, Parent...
2021 Post-Synodal Pastoral Letter
THE HOPE TO WHICH THE LORD CALLS US Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church To the Clergy, Religious, and...
Making a Family Christmas Hamper for Saint Philip’s Fast
Week 1: Find a large basket or a box that you can fill over the six weeks of St. Phillips Fast with food for your choice of charity. Some...
Emmanuel Moleben at Holy Eucharist Cathedral
The Emmanuel Moleben is a beautiful prayer service preparing one for Christmas. The Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast, Пилипівка) is a time to...
St. Philip’s Fast For Families Week by Week Activities
Week 1: Feast of St. PhilipRead: Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael, John 1:43-50 The next day, Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip,...
A Short Explanation of the Weeks of St. Philip’s Fast
This fast begins forty days before the Nativity of our Lord on November 15, the day after the feast of St. Philip, and that is why it called Saint...
FALL PROGRAM GUIDE SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2021
This Fall Program guide includes everything from: Family programming Prayer and reflection Children and youth - sunday programs Sadochok Ridna...
GENTLE PARENTING – PARENTING WITH LOVE
On Oct. 29 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith and Friends, Parent...
Edmonton Eparchy Launches New Online Store
Together, we’re on a mission to bring people closer to Christ by providing quality Eastern Christian materials to Canadians. St. Macrina’s Book and...
Virtual Catechist Conference
FRIDAY Oct 22, 6:00-8:00 PM. Join us online for an evening of education, sharing and spiritual reflection. Our theme is: Our theme is: Saints Around...
Children’s Poster Contest Winners
Tell the world about the gift of the earth that we have received from the Creator. As a precious gift from God we want to take good care of it. This...
Called to Be Holy, Men’s Conference and Retreat 2021
Registration is now open for the 6th annual Called to Be Holy, Men’s Conference and Retreat. Oct 29 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm. Oct 30, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm....
A Home for All: Children’s Poster Contest Celebrates Earth’s Gift
Tell the world about the gift of the earth that we have received from the Creator. As a precious gift from God we want to take good care of it. This...
Canadian Bishops Announce $30M National Financial Pledge to Support Healing and Reconciliation Initiatives
27 September 2021 – Ottawa – The Bishops of Canada, as a tangible expression of their commitment to walk with the Indigenous Peoples of this land...
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that...
A Message to Catechists
Lviv, September 26, 2021 # 043 / 2021 Glory be to Jesus Christ! “Were not our hearts burning within us?” (Luke 24:32) Dear Catechists! I greet all...
The Communion of Saints
What is it?If you’ve been a member of the Catholic Church for some time, you have likely heard this term and may know that it is a doctrine of the...
Children’s Poster Contest!
Submissions are closedCalling all children and teens! Tell the world about the gift of the earth that we have received from the Creator. As a...
5 Activities for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross With the Domestic Church
1. Learn about it: Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about the Feast of the...
Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross Icon
The feast is referred to as the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross or Exaltation of the Precious and...
Read About the Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God in The Protoevangelium of James
The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother of Jesus Christ. In the records of the twelve tribes of Israel was Joachim, a man...
5 Things to do During the Nativity of the Theotokos
Learn about it: Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about the events leading up to...
Icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos
What we know about the birth of the Theotokos comes to us from Sacred Tradition. The most significant source that speaks about the early life of the...
Schedule for Redwater District Parishes October 2021 – March 2022
Download our printable PDF for the Schedule for Redwater District Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parishes for October 2021 to March 2022.
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God Icon
The Theotokos (Mother of God) is lying on her deathbed surrounded by the apostles who have come miraculously from around the globe to be with her....
UCWLC: Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15)
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct....
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God (Aug. 15) Activities for the Family
Learn about it:Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about this amazing day in the...
Edmonton Eparchy’s Library Launches Online
Edmonton Eparchy's Library IntroductionWe are proud to announce the launch of Edmonton Eparchy's Library online catalogue on Librarika. This online...
Edmonton Eparchy’s New Online Resource Centre Launched
Over 1500 resources can be found at the Catechetical Resource Centre located at the Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral Centre. We have books, study...
UCWLC: TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct....
Explanation of the Icon of the Transfiguration of Christ
The Icon of the Transfiguration of Christ is a profound depiction of one of the most significant events in...
Transfiguration of Christ (Aug. 6) Activities for the Domestic Church
1. Decorate: Do you have white sheets, tablecloths or other linens? With your children, decorate their bedrooms, and all around the house with...
What is the Year of the Family? | Family Resources
The Importance of the Family in the ChurchOn March 19, 2021, Pope Francis launched “Amoris Laetitia Family” year, a year-long celebration around the...
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10 Ways to Get the Family Involved [Trivia Game Included!]
Welcome to the “Year of the Family!” declared by Pope Francis. March 19, 2021 – June 26, 2022. A year that will focus on love in the family. One way...