Archbishop William Celebrates at St. Gregory in Upper St. Clair, PA. For the Vigil of the Dormition of the Theotokos on Aug. 14, the faithful of St. Gregory welcomed Archbishop William Skurla. Following the welcome of Archbishop William, we continued … Continue reading
BCW Stories
Opening Bells
Hierarchal Divine Liturgy Marks New Year for Seminary Students. A Hierarchal Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop William Skurla marked the start of a new year at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Aug. … Continue reading
Strangers to friends to brothers
Students gather for Deacon Formation Program From June 18 to July 1, 16 men from six different eparchies gathered at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, Pa. to continue their study and formation for the … Continue reading
Sisters of St. Basil to Celebrate 83rd Annual Pilgrimage
This year’s theme is “Mary: Lifegiving Spring” The 83rd annual Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be held Sept. 2 to 3 at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. This year’s theme is “Mary: Life-Giving Spring.” … Continue reading
Bishop Milan Lach seeks unity, hope
Divine Liturgy of Welcome Celebrated July 21. PARMA, OHIO — The clergy and faithful of the Eparchy of Parma welcomed Slovak Bishop Milan Lach as their new apostolic administrator during a Divine Liturgy July 21. The 43-year-old Jesuit was serving … Continue reading
Warm Greetings from Slovakia
Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our Holy Father Pope Francis appointed me apostolic administrator “sede vacante” of the Eparchy of Parma for the Ruthenians June 17, 2017. The decree was published June 24, 2017 in Rome. … Continue reading
Welcome, Bishop Lach
Archbishop William C. Skurla provides words of welcome to his successor as apostolic
administrator of the Eparchy of Parma, Bishop Milan Lach:
Dear Bishop Lach,
Welcome to your new position as apostolic administrator of the Byzantine Eparchy of Parma!
We look forward to your arrival and Divine Liturgy of Welcome on July 21. Preparations for
your arrival have begun.
We thank you for accepting the position from our Holy Father Francis, Pope of Rome.
You have done exceptional work within your home Archeparchy of Presov as an auxiliary bishop.
We hope that you will continue your fine work as a pastor and spiritual leader of the people of
Parma during your time as apostolic administrator.
The clergy, religious and people of the Eparchy of Parma await the announcement of the next
bishop of the Eparchy of Parma, when they will rejoice and celebrate again.
We wish you success in your new assignmment as the apostolic administrator. And, we wish you
many happy and blessed years! Continue reading
Pilgrimage 2017: People? Participation?
“Every person who journeys to become a pilgrim brings a blessing to be shared” I love our Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at our monastery in Uniontown, Pa. I appreciate the ways in which Jesus … Continue reading
A Kaleidoscope of Gifted Women
Office of Religious Education Sponsors “Women’s Spirituality Day 2017″ The 2017 annual Women’s Spirituality Day on May 6 was definitely a kaleidoscope of gifted women. A trio of inspirational and motivational presenters inspired the participants and challenged all to think … Continue reading
Greeting from your Summertime Vacation Church
In June, for most school is out and for many the time for vacations begins.
When we travel, the search for a Divine Liturgy should be included in our travel
plans. I rarely get the chance just to appear at a church without people knowing
who I am. But once in a while there is a weekend when I have to look up the
closest Catholic Church and attend there.
I have experienced a range of receptions. There is a moment of suspense when
you walk into a church where no one knows your name or who you are. Some
churches’ greeting is that you do not belong here. Other churches do not even
realize that you are a stranger and pay no attention to you. And others have
greeters who invite you into the celebration and to the refreshments after the
Divine Liturgy.
How do you greet strangers when they pop up in your church? Do you or someone else wait
and watch for new visitors as the father waited for the return Continue reading
