Українська Католицька Едмонтонська Єпархія
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton

EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER
July 2010

UPCOMING EVENT

Deacon Danylo Kuc will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by Bishop David on July 24, 9:30 am at Saint Josaphat Cathedral.

The Eparchy of Edmonton will host Sheptytsky Institute Study Days from July 30 to August 1 at King’s College, Edmonton. The Study Days are an opportunity for the clergy, religious, monastics and laity to come together in prayer and faith development. Plenary and workshop sessions will appeal to a variety of interests and audiences. Specialized sessions for youth and cantors. Keynote speakers include Right Rev. Dr. Andriy Chirovsky, Very Rev. Dr. Peter Galadza, and Very Rev. Dr. John Jillions. For further information and registration, contact the Chancery Office at www.edmontoneparchy.com or (780) 424-5496.

The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute will offer two accredited courses from August 2-13 in Edmonton:

• THO 3324 Introduction to Eastern Christian Ethics, Rev. Prof. Stephen Wojcichowsky, Director, Sheptytsky Institute, Ottawa, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
• THO 2144 Selected Topics in Eastern Christian Spirituality I – A Contemporary Reading of The Way of the Pilgrim,Prof. Dr. Suzette Phillips, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

For further information and registration, contact the Sheptytsky Institute, www.ustpaul.ca/sheptytsky or toll-free 1-800-637-6859 ext. 2332.

2010 Presbyteral Council Meetings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Chancery Office: August 30 (cancelled), September 27, and November 1. College of Consultors Meetings – in conjunction with Presbyeral Council meetings, or as otherwise convoked.

2010 Annual Clergy Retreat: September 27 – October 1, Providence Centre, Edmonton.

2010 Clergy Conferences: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 1 (Providence Centre, Edmonton), and November 2 (Saint Basil Parish, Edmonton).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pope Benedict XVI convoked a Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops, to take place October 10-24, 2010 in Rome. Extracts of the summary of the Instrumentum laboris for the assembly is attached.

At the conclusion of The Year for Priests, the Holy Father celebrated the Divine Liturgy with some 15,000 members of the clergy. The theme of the pope’s remarks prior to the Angelus on the occasion was “Priests are a Gift for the Church and for the World.” A copy of his remarks is attached.

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