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EASTERN CATHOLIC VOCATION FAIR AND MARCH FOR LIFE

Despite the heavy snow storm that hit the Northern East Coast on January 21, a group of four left St. Basil Seminary for Washington, DC, in the late afternoon on the same date to represent our seminary at two very important events in the capital. Deacon Taras Chaparin, the Eparchy Youth Ministry Coordinator, his wife Nataliia, Vasyl Popovici, the seminary procurator, along with his sister, Haliusea Santa, visiting form Romania, traveled to Washington to attend the Eastern-Catholic Vocation Fair held on the grounds of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family on January 22, as well as, the 39th March for Life held at the capital to support Pro-Life Movement to end abortions on January 23.

At the Eastern-Catholic Vocation Fair on January 22 in Washington, DC.

Deacon Taras Chaparin met with two seminarians of our Eparchy studying at St. Josaphat Seminary, sub-deacon Pedro Fulop and Carlos Semchechen, at the Eastern-Catholic Vocation Fair on January 22 in Washington, DC.

At the pro-life rally in Washington DC on January 23.

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PLAST "SVICHYCHKA" IN ROCHESTER, NY

On Sunday January 15, 2012 The clergy of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rochester New York, parishioners, members of The Rochester Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, friends, family and youth and senior members of Plast - Ukrainian Scouts Organization gathered for the the 11:30am Divine Liturgy. Following the Divine Liturgy the annual Plast "Svichychka" was enjoyed by all in the Church Hall. St. Josaphat Parish is served by Rt. Rev. Mitered Philip Weiner, Rev. Bohdan Hedz and Rev. Deacon Stephen Wisnowski.

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN YONKERS

What would the Christmas season be without the joyful sound of carolers going from home to home bringing the news of the newborn Christ to all the people? This venerable Ukrainian tradition survives in many of our communities throughout the world including Yonkers, NY, where members of the Ukrainian Youth Organization (CYM) visited the home of the pastor of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Very Rev.Kiril Angelov with Christmas carols and greetings. In the above photo the carolers are pictured with Bishop Paul, Fr. Kiril Angelov, Fr. Mykola Drofych and their families.

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EPIPHANY EVE AT ST. BASIL SEMINARY

On Thursday, January 5, the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord, the staff of St. Basil Seminary, Stamford Eparchy Chancery Office and the Ukrainian Museum and Research Center, gathered together in the seminary dining room to enjoy a traditional Epiphany Eve luncheon.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY

On Thursday, December 22, 2011 His Excellency Bishop Paul Chomnycky, eparch of Stamford, hosted at the Ukrainian Museum of Stamford the annual Christmas party for chancery, seminary and museum staff.
Bishop Paul wished all gathered a merry Christmas and God's blessing for the upcoming New Year 2012.

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HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV'S PASTORAL LETTER ON THE "VIBRANT PARISH - PLACE TO ENCOUNTER THE LIVING CHRIST"

His Beatitude Sviatoslav's Pastoral Letter (English text)

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EPARCHIAL COORDINATORS MEET IN OTTAWA

The Eparchial Coordinators for North and South America and Australia met in Ottawa, ON on December 13 & 14 to discuss implementation of the 'VISION 2020' strategic plan of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in their respective eparchies. Chairing the Working Group for the implementation of the strategic plan for the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church is Most. Rev. Ken Nowakowski, Eparch of New Westminster. Pictured above in the chapel of the Sheptytsky Institute are the participants of the meeting. Very Rev. Bohdan Danylo and Very Rev. Kiril Angelov are representing the Stamford Eparchy in the Working Group.

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BISHOP PAUL VISITS AUBURN, NY

On Sunday, December 4 and Monday, December 5 Bishop Paul Chomnycky visited Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and School. During the celebration of the Sunday Divine Liturgy on December 4, Bishop Paul ordained a member of the parish, Mr. Andrew Roche, to the minor orders of candle-bearer, reader and subdeacon. In the above photo children of the parish greet Bishop Paul at the beginning of the liturgy.

In the above photo Andrew Roche, dressed in a black cassock, is led to Bishop Paul to begin the ordination rite.

Following his ordination to minor orders, Andrew Roche reads the Epistle during the Divine Liturgy. On his head is the towel placed there during the ordination rite which the newly-ordained subdeacon wears for the duration of the liturgy.

In the above photo taken at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Paul stands with the pastor, Fr. Ivan Mazuryk, con-celebrating deacons and altar servers.

Bishop Paul spent Monday morning, December 5 visiting the staff and students of Sts. Peter & Paul Elementary School. He first visited the kindergarten class. In the above photo Bishop Paul stands with school principal, Sr. Cecelia Sworin SSMI, kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Daniela Dubovici and four of the school's youngest students. Another Sister Servant, Sr.Stephanie Sema SSMI, teaches religion to all the classes.

In the above photo the grade 1 class greets Bishop Paul.

In the above photo the grade 2 class gives Bishop Paul a group hug.

In the above photo the grade 4 class displays the icons that Bishop Paul presented them with.

In the above photo Bishop Paul answers questions posed to him by the grade 8 class.

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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP FOR CATECHISTS OF THE ALBANY DEANERY

Catechetical Workshop for catechists of the Albany Deanery was held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet, NY on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The theme of the workshop "Church Fathers and Catechesis" was presented by Fr. Vasyl Colopelnic.

Pictured from left to right:
V. Rev. Vladimir Marusceac - Protopresbyter, Kim Kotkoskie, Fr. Janusz Jedrychowski, Stephen Maswich, Fr. Mikhail Myshchuk, M. Bernadette Drabik, Deacon Thomas Gutch, Fr. Volodymyr Sybirnyj, Fr. Vasyl Colopelnic

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CHRISTMAS IN MY LIFE' WORKSHOP

On Saturday, December 3, the Fall Session of the Eastern Christian Studies Program continued at St. Basil Seminary in Stamford, CT with a one-day workshop entitled: 'Christmas In My Life'. The participants deepened their knowledge of the celebration of the Nativity of Christ in the light of Byzantine theology and Ukrainian folk traditions. The presenters included Stamford Ukrainian Museum Curator, Lubow Wolynetz, St. Basil Seminary Rector, Very Rev. Bohdan Danylo, Very Rev. Msgr. John Terlecky and Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak.

In the above photo Rev. Bohdan Danylo greets the participants at the beginning of the workshop.

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CONNECTICUT UKRAINIAN DAY FESTIVAL THANK YOU

On Sunday afternoon, November 26, a luncheon was held in St. Basil Seminary in appreciation of all those who organized and helped in this year's Connecticut Ukrainian Day Festival, which was held on September 11 on the seminary grounds. Bishop Paul took the opportunity to thank the volunteers from each of the parishes in Connecticut who helped to make this 44th annual Festival a success. During the appreciation luncheon the Connecticut Ukrainian Day Festival Committee Co-Chairmen, Lou Czubatyj and Donald Horbaty, had the pleasant task of distributing the proceeds of this year's Festival ($13,500) to the grateful recipients, among them: St. Basil Seminary, the Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, the Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God and the Catechists of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Over the years the CT Ukrainian Day Festival has donated well over $500,000 to Ukrainian Catholic Church institutions serving in Connecticut.

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HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV'S PASTORAL LETTER ON THE "VIBRANT PARISH - PLACE TO ENCOUNTER THE LIVING CHRIST"

His Beatitude Sviatoslav's Pastoral Letter (Ukrainian text)

 

 


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