Liturgical Propers

Ukrainian Community Mourns the Passing of Longest Reigning Monarch - Queen Elizabeth IIWe receive the news of the passing of our Queen Elizabeth II with equal measures of sadness and gratitude. Her reign has been one of dignity and courage and inspiration - qualities...

“Come as Strangers, Leave as Friends”    Camp St. Basil has been serving Ukrainian Catholic children from Edmonton and its surrounding area for over 70 years. Every year, it stays true to its slogan; children arrive at camp as strangers, and leave as friends....

Rev. Paul Lysak reposed in the Lord on August 26, 2022, at the Edmonton General Hospital, Edmonton, in his 96th year of early life and 69th year of priesthood.   Father Paul was born on May 3, 1926 in Krakow, Alberta. After philosophical and theological studies...

Calgary, Alberta – From August 2nd – 19th, 93 Ukrainian evacuee children from grades 4-11 attend the ‘Ready to Study’ summer school day camp at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian Youth Centre in Calgary’s Bridgeland area....

“Overcome evil with good!” (Rom. 12:21) Pastoral Letter of the 2022 Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church to the Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the UGCC and to All People of Good Will Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life...

5 Simple Ways to Transition from the Summer Holidays to the School YearIt’s almost that time of year…summer is ending and school is starting. The days when socks are mismatched and the dog eats the homework. But, there are a few ways we can transition from the summer...

The Eparchy of Edmonton is pleased to announce Year II of our Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation Program in collaboration with Newman Theological College. Students who have completed Year 1 (a prerequisite) can enroll in one of the following two streams, according...

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Supports Ukrainian Nationals with Day CampsThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Calgary’s mission is to have children’s camps that welcome Ukrainian newcomers and help them become familiar...

St. George Ukrainian Catholic Parish’s Ridna Shkola had a very successful camp from July 4-8, 2022, funded by the Humanitarian Aid Settlement Grant. They had 48 campers, with 30 Ukrainian national children from Odessa, Kyiv, Lviv, Ternopil, and Ivano Frankivsk. The...

On June 6, 2022, the Eparchy of Edmonton announced the development of a new free-to-download Ukrainian Catholic faith-based app. After running a survey in January 2022, the Eparchy received results from across Canada and other countries. After hearing feedback, they...

Слава Ісусу Христу / Glory to Jesus Christ to our Ukrainian Catholic Community in Edmonton! There are over 200 Ukrainian nationals arriving in Edmonton weekly, with over 6000 already here. The Ukrainian Canadian Social Services is asking for our help as more...

St. Basil’s parish received the Humanitarian Aid Settlement grant from the Eparchy. With the grant, they put together over 180 hygiene kits to aid Ukrainian newcomers, distributed to the Kalyna Kids, the Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, and to their English...

Ukrainian Catholic parish, St. Sophia, in Sherwood Park received the Humanitarian Aid Settlement grant. This grant is available through the generous donations made by parishioners, friends, organizations, and businesses to the Eparchy and set aside by Bishop David for...

The Apostolic See of Rome has released details regarding Pope Francis’ papal visit to Canada, July 24-29, 2022.   The Pope’s visit will provide an opportunity for him to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, to express his heartfelt closeness, and to address...

1. Go to summer campSign your little ones up for summer camp! Enjoy activities such as canoeing, archery, swimming, campfires, and more while making long-lasting friendships. Learn more about our Camp Oselia and Camp St. Basil’s!2. Cool down at the spray parkPack some...

Mundare1. World’s largest Ukrainian sausage Visit the world’s largest sausage! It’s located in the heart of Mundare and represents the Ukrainian family-owned Stawnichy’s Sausage House. Snap a few photos then head to Stawnichy’s for a traditional Ukrainian treat. 2....

1. Pick RaspberriesSpend the day picking fresh raspberries at Horse Hill Berry farm! Starting mid-July and located 30 minutes from the city. Bring your raspberry pail and camera to capture some ‘berry’ perfect moments.2. Visit the Elk Island National ParkTake your...

St. Nicholas’s Initiatives to Support Ukrainians in Need The community at St. Nicholas parish started initiatives to help Ukraine by collecting clothing donations for families who have come from Ukraine. Wanting to expand their efforts, they asked Bishop David and...

On June 6, 2022, the Eparchy of Edmonton announced the development of a new free-to-download Ukrainian Catholic faith-based app. After running a survey in January 2022, the Eparchy received results from across Canada and other countries such as Australia, New Zealand,...

Celebration of Ss. Peter and Paul's 100th AnniversaryIt was a beautiful tribute to Our Lord, our Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Parishioners who built and sustained this parish over the past 100 years. We pray that we will enjoy many more years of praise and...

In March of 2022 St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer saw the need to bring the greater Red Deer and area community together to assist new Ukrainian families arriving in Central Alberta. A call was put out to local churches, government officials,...

On May 25, 2022 Fr. Jim Nakonechny, parish administrator of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer, organized a bus trip to East Central Alberta for 120 students from the Ukrainian Bilingual Program from St. Brendan Catholic Junior Highschool. The first...

Take a Weekend Trip to the Mountains Escape the city and head to Banff National park–only a 1.5-hour drive. Explore the town, grab a bite to eat at the local restaurants, and take home something memorable from unique gift shops. Enjoy hiking, canoeing, swimming, or...

Camp Oselia 50/50 DrawRemember all the fun times you had at summer camp? The friendships made, the dances, the water fights! We need your support - Camp Oselia is excited to announce our online 50/50 fundraiser! Located on beautiful Wabamun Lake Alberta, Camp Oselia...

The Basilian Fathers Welcome You On the occasion of the feast of Saints Peter and Paul Parish A Celebration of 100 years of the Basilian Fathers’ Monastery June 25-26, 2022, Mundare, Alberta Celebration Program Saturday, June 25, 2022 7 p.m. - Moleben to Saints Peter...

This article comes from The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on page 213. The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Christ – Our Pascha is “both a profession and an explanation of our Church’s faith in the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To...

Photos From the 2022 Eparchial Clergy RetreatThe 2022 Eparchial Clergy Retreat took place from May 16 to 20 at Sanctum Retreat, Caroline, AB. This year we were pleased to welcome Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop, Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who led us on our...

We are so excited to welcome you to our Ukrainian Catholic Camps this summer! Whether it is your first time coming to camp or you are an expert camper, we promise that you will have an absolute blast!! Here are some of the things to remember to pack before you come to...

YOU ARE INVITED!! Join other campers as we have the greatest adventure of our lifetimes!! Camp Oselia and Camp St. Basil have teamed up to provide you with an adventure you will not want to miss. Not only will we be doing all sorts of fun and exciting activities like...

The Christian Family and the Defence of a Dignified End of Human LifeThis article comes from The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on page 281. The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Christ – Our Pascha is “both a profession and an explanation of our...

Christian Marriage and the Defence of the Dignity of the Beginning of Human LifeThis article comes from The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on page 276. The Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Christ – Our Pascha is “both a profession and an...

Sign Out These CDs For Free at the Resource Library!Looking for an audio CD to learn more about Eastern Christianity? We asked our Resource Librarian for a few suggestions of CDs at the Resource Library. All of these are available to sign out at the Eparchy of...