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Skurla Read Metropolitan William’s most recent messages and enactments: Official Appointments Pastoral Messages Official Announcements Reverend Father Teodor Matsapula I.V.E. (Institute of the Incarnate Word) appointed Bishop of Eparchy of Mukachevo Editor | May 8, 2024 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 → Byzan-Teen Youth Rally 2024 Editor | January 16, 2024 Click image to enlarge Frequently Asked Questions – When does the rally begin and end? Registration opens at 3 pm on June 27 with the first event being Vespers at 5:15 pm, and dismissal at 11 am on June … Continue reading → Very Reverend Ronald Barusefski appointed Rector of the Seminary Editor | September 19, 2023 Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Archbishop William announced today that effective Tuesday, September 19, 2023: Bishop-elect Robert Pipta is relieved as Seminary Rector and member of the Seminary Board of Directors,and that Very Reverend Ronald Barusefski is appointed Rector … Continue reading → May 2024 and issues of The Byzantine Catholic World Editor | October 13, 2021 The Byzantine Catholic World MAY 2024 The Byzantine Cathiolic World APRIL 2024 The Byzantine Catholic World MARCH 2024 The Byzantine Catholic World FEBRUARY 2024 The Byzantine Catholic World JANUARY 2024 The Byzantine Catholic World CHRISTMAS 2023 The Byzantine Catholic World … Continue reading → Cantor Participation Form 2024 Editor | August 23, 2023 Click here for Cantor Participation Form 2024 Society of Saints Cyril and Methodius meeting set for May 15 Editor | May 2, 2024 The Society of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Vocations Ministry of the Archeparchy, cordially invites all to attend their meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at St. John Cathedral, Munhall. Father Ronald Barusefski, rector of the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of … Continue reading → A journey to the altar of Christ fulfilled Editor | May 2, 2024 Fathers Timothy Fariss, John Welch ordained to priesthood at St. Michael in Hermitage, Pa. By David Mayernik Jr., Editor In his message on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations in 2022, Pope Francis speaks of Michelangelo’s insistence that every … Continue reading → A Catechesis on the Mystery of Marriage Editor | May 2, 2024 Ten couples attend Pre-Cana Program at The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius By The Office of Religious Education Ten couples came together at SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary on March 16 to become more aware … Continue reading → WORLD NEWS (Catholic News Service) Read the latest world news as reported by Catholic News Service . With headquarters in Washington, offices in New York and Rome, and correspondents around the world, CNS provides the most comprehensive coverage of the church today. Pope Francis: The devil is threatening the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church with division Source: CNS Published on 2024-05-13 Virgin Mary today asks same she asked of little shepherds 107 years ago, cardinal says Source: CNS Published on 2024-05-13 Robert F. 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Here’s what you need to know Mexican security forces burst into parish church to arrest migrant Cincinnati archbishop and Catholic radio host seek prayers amid cancer battles An Explantation of the Byzantine Rite Liturgical Practice of Observing All Souls Saturdays Editor | December 20, 2015 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 →Search Protection of Children Current Feast Day May 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ascension of Our Lord Ascension of Our Lord May 21, 2024 Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This moveable feast - the 40th day after Pascha, the Glorious Resurrection - traditionally falls on a Thursday, and is a holy day of obligation for Byzantine...