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      Deacon Yuriy Pylypchak: Every human being needs a community; everyone needs to love and be loved, and to receive and give care

      Deacon Yuriy Pylypchak will be ordained a priest for our Archeparchy. He was ordained deacon on November 12, 2023, and has served in St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic parish in Baltimore, MD. He is also a hospital chaplain at the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD.   The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with the Rite of Ordination will be…

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      New appointments in the Archeparchy

      Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia, announces the following appointments: Effective June 1st Rev. Evhen Moniuk - Released as Pastor of St. Michael Church in Cherry Hill, NJ and as Administrator of St. Nicholas Church in Millville, NJ Effective July 1st Deacon Bohdan Vasyliv - Appointed Deacon at St. Josaphat Church in Trenton, NJ. Deacon Ihor…

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      Metropolitan Borys Participated in Panel on Eastern Catholics in World’s Hotspots at Catholic Media Conference

      On June 21, during the Catholic Media Conference held in Atlanta, GA, a panel titled "Conflict, Crisis & Hope: Eastern Catholics in the World’s Hotspots" was convened. Sponsored by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), the panel marked the golden anniversary of CNEWA’s flagship publication, ONE, which has faithfully reported on the Eastern churches for 50 years. Michael J.L. La…

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      Archbishop Borys Gudziak Received CNEWA’s Faith & Culture Award at Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta, GA

      On Friday, June 21, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) honored Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia with its Faith & Culture Award. The presentation took place at the annual Catholic Media Conference, hosted this year in Atlanta, GA. Archbishop Gudziak was recognized for “his passionate commitment to the God-given dignity and…

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      Archeparchy of Philadelphia Joins Inter-religious Prayer to Stop Gun Violenece

      On Friday, June 7, 2021, the Archeparchy of Philadelphia joined the 'Toll the Bell: A Cry for Peace,' an interreligious prayer event organized by Penn Live Arts of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The event aimed to address the issue of gun violence in the City of Brotherly Love. Representatives from Christian, Jewish, and Sikh communities gathered to pray for peace in…

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      Bohdan Vasyliv: It is crucial to constantly keep in mind that God is ultimately in control

      On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak will ordain two new deacons, Subdeacon Bohdan Vasyliv and Subdeacon Ihor Demydas. Bohdan Vasyliv has been a part of the Archeparchy community for over 10 years. Learn about his path to the priesthood and his reflections on existing and new challenges for the priestly ministry in the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the US. When exactly did you…

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      Ihor Demydas: My great-grandmother Anna taught me to pray

      On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak will ordain two new Deacons, Subdeacon Bohdan Vasyliv and Subdeacon Ihor Demydas. Learn more about Ihor Demydas and his way to priesthood from his days as an altar server to his theological studies in Rome, his story is a testament to faith, dedication, and the enduring presence of God in his life. As well as lessons he learned from his…

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      Metropolitan Borys Gudziak Will Ordain Two New Deacons

      On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak will ordain two new Deacons, Subdeacon Bohdan Vasyliv and Subdeacon Ihor Demydas. The Divine Liturgy with the rite of ordination will start at 10 am at the Ukrainian Catholic cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. Please, pray for Bohdan and Ihor as they prepare to receive the diaconate and serve our…

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      Metropolitan Borys Gudziak receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

      The Ellis Island Honors Society convened its Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony on May 18th, upholding a tradition dating back to 1986. Acknowledged as one of the United States' most esteemed accolades, the Medal pays homage to Americans dedicated to serving their nation and fellow citizens.  Among the recipients of this year's Medals was Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Ukrainian…

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      Viktor and Kateryna Yushchenko visited the Philadelphia Archeparchy

      On May 12, 2024, Viktor Yushchenko, the Third President of Ukraine  (2005-2010), and his wife, Kateryna, visited the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. They participated in the Divine Liturgy, visited the archeparchial "Treasury of Faith" Museum, where Metropolitan Borys Gudziak briefly spoke about the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the USA, and then held a…

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      Mitred Archpriest Roman Mirchuk passed away

      Today, on April 24, 2024, at the age of 73, after a prolonged illness, Mitred Archpriest Roman Mirchuk peacefully passed away. Father Roman Orest Mirchuk was born on September 13, 1950, in Munich, Germany. In 1952, his family moved to Philadelphia, PA. He attended Saint Basil the Great Elementary School, Cardinal Dougherty High School, and La Salle College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in…

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      Metropolitan Borys Gudziak at Ukraine Action Summit: 'God's truth will prevail'

      On Monday, April 15, metropolitan Borys Gudziak participated in a Ukraine Action Summit event at the Ukraine House in Washington, DC. The evening paid tribute to the suffering of children affected by the war in Ukraine. In his speech, Archbishop Borys stressed the harsh realities of war and its profound impact on Ukrainian children. 'It is important to hold on to hope and to keep our hearts pure…

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      Interfaith Prayer Service Unites Faith Leaders and Advocates for Ukraine in Washington, DC

      On Sunday, April 14, 2024, an Interfaith Prayer for Ukraine was held at the Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill Hotel as part of the Ukraine Action Summit, which took place in the nation's capital from April 13 to April 16. Evangelical pastors and other representatives led the attendees in prayer for Ukraine and the success of the Summit's advocacy. Father Volodymyr Radko represented the…

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      EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV

      Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and Sisters in Monastic and Religious Life, Dearly Beloved Laity in Christ of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church   O my Saviour, living and unconsumed sacrifice! As God, you offered yourself willingly to the Father, And you raised with you the forefather of all, Adam, Having risen from the…

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      Metropolitan Borys Gudziak Leads Holy Thursday Observance at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

      Philadelphia, March 28, 2024 — Catholics worldwide paused on Holy Thursday to commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, a significant event marking the establishment of two cornerstone elements of the faith: the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia hosted a service led by Metropolitan Borys Gudziak. He presided over…

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      Statement of religious leaders regarding Russian attacks on the Ukrainian power grid

      “For you Lord, give light to my lamp, my God brightens my darkness.” [Psalm 18, 29] On the night of March 22, Russia launched its largest attack against Ukraine’s energy system, deploying over 60 kamikaze drones and almost 90 missiles. Dozens of power facilities were damaged, including thermal and hydroelectric power stations, high-voltage networks, and regional energy grids. Millions of…

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      EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE USA

      EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE U.S.A. TO OUR CLERGY, HIEROMONKS AND BROTHERS, RELIGIOUS SISTERS, SEMINARIANS & BELOVED FAITHFUL   “Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?”  -Luke 24:32 The scene of Cleopas and his companion hurrying to Emmaus following the crucifixion and death of…

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      United in Faith and Tradition: The Eastern Catholic Associates’ Annual Spring Meeting

      From Tuesday, March 19 until Thursday, March 21 the annual spring meeting of the Eastern Catholic Associates (ECA) – the bishops of the Eastern Catholic churches of the United States – was held in St. Louis, MO.  Following a long-standing tradition, the meeting was hosted by Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon at the Maronite Catholic Pastoral Center, located…

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