ETERNAL MEMORY! VIČNAJA PAMJAT’! ALL SOULS SATURDAY “The Holy Fathers were convinced that the commemoration of the departed by alms and sacrifices (Divine Liturgies) brings great comfort and benefit to them.” (SYNAXARION FOR MEAT-FARE SATURDAY) O Church, equally observed in … Continue reading
“Maryfest”
Choir presents program in homage to Mary on Sunday, Oct. 20 The month of May is universally regarded among Latin (Roman) Catholics as the month of Mary, the Mother of God. In the Eastern Churches, however – both Catholic and … Continue reading
Centennial Pilgrimage 2024
Centennial Pilgrimage: Celebration of the Byzantine Catholic Church in Pittsburgh Oct. 11 to 13, 2024 in Lancaster, Pa. and Washington, D.C. Centennial Pilgrimage Registration
Official Appointments by Metropolitan Archbishop William
Archbishop William has made the following appointments: Effective Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Monsignor Raymond A. Balta relieved as pastor of Saint Mary Church, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and retired from active ministry. Father Regis J. Dusecina relieved as pastor of Saint Nicholas Church, … Continue reading
Reverend Father Teodor Matsapula I.V.E. (Institute of the Incarnate Word) appointed Bishop of Eparchy of Mukachevo
The Vatican announced today the appointment of Reverend Father Teodor Matsapula I.V.E. (Institute of the Incarnate Word) as Bishop of our Eparchy of Mukachevo. Bishop Nil Luschak O.F.M. has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy since shortly … Continue reading
October 2024 and issues of The Byzantine Catholic World
Cantor Participation Form 2025
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“Come and See!” Weekend 2025
Men 18 to 35 invited to Nov. 8 to 10 retreat at Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, Pa. By The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius To be a priest … … Continue reading
“Theotokos: Our Rock, Our Refuge and Our Strength”
90th annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. By David Mayernik Jr., Editor Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM, told those gathered for the annual Children’s Procession during the 90th annual Pilgrimage … Continue reading
Byzantine Ruthenian Metropolitan Church to host Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage
Archbishop William C. Skurla, Bishop Kurt R. Burnette, and Bishop Robert M. Pipta invite the people of the Byzantine Ruthenian Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh to join them on a Pilgrimage to Italy from May 5 to 15, 2025, to celebrate … Continue reading
A year blessed with ordinations to the priesthood
By Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM Secretary to the Archbishop When I was a teenager many years ago, my sweet immigrant grandmother and I enacted a ritual before every Christmas and Easter holiday time. Since she spoke little English and could … Continue reading
WORLD NEWS (Catholic News Service)
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- Wisconsin archbishop urges change to visa rule that could force foreign priests to leave U.S.
- Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’
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- Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
- Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
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- Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
- Nebraska combats ‘misleading’ ad campaign promoting pro-abortion ballot measure
- Catholic diocese in China conducts ‘Red Tour’ of ‘gratitude’ to Communist Party
- Vatican: Holy days of obligation not dispensed if transferred to a Monday
- Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
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- ‘Dilexit Nos’: wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- New Boston archbishop challenges flock to develop ‘deeply personal’ relationship with God
- Kentucky attorney general backs Catholic church in lawsuit against shrine construction