Announcements
The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation has embraced the Forget-me-not flower as a symbol of Ukrainian children stolen by Russia—and of all victims of Putin’s brutal war.
Thousands of children have been torn from their families, told their homeland has abandoned them. We want them—and the world—to know the truth: they will never be forgotten.
The Ukrainian government and international partners are working tirelessly to bring these children home. But the abductions are just one part of the wider tragedy. Millions of Ukrainians continue to suffer under Russian aggression.
But the plight of abducted children is only one part of the larger tragedy of Putin’s war. We also stand with and fight for all victims of Russian aggression. The Forget-me-not serves as a symbol of remembrance, justice, and hope for all who have suffered.
Christina Dochwat, world class Ukrainian American Iconographer, departed this world on March 26, 2026 at the age of 91.
Throughout her life, Christine contributed to the adornment of more than 80 churches in various countries around the world. Her icons became not only an of sacred spaces, but also a place of quiet encounter between the human person and God.
On November 14, 2021, Christina Dochwat was awarded the Order of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. The citation highlighted her “many years of extraordinarily fruitful work in the field of sacred art,” as well as her deep spiritual life, service to the Church, and moral authority.
You can see Christina's beautiful icon artwork in our church. She honored us with her beautiful icon paintings on the iconostasis and the mosaics behind the altar and each side of the altar tables.
During the fall assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore, Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Philadelphia Archeparchy was elected chair of the Commission on International Justice and Peace. The vote for the chairs of six commissions took place on November 12, with Metropolitan Borys receiving the support of 70% of the bishops.
The Commission’s mission is to promote and uphold the social teaching of the Catholic Church, particularly regarding solidarity, human development, human rights, religious freedom, and issues of war and peace. Following the election, Metropolitan Borys will serve for one year as chairman-elect before beginning a three-year term as chair. Previously, from 2022 to 2025, he chaired the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.
To read more about th Committee on International Justice and Peace, click here: https://ukrcatholic.org/news-and-updates/archbishop-borys-gudziak-to-chair-the-us-conference-of-catholic-bishops-commission-on-international-justice-and-peace
Congratulations Metropolitan Borys and may the Holy Spirit guide you/
History Helps Us Understand The Past — and The Past Helps Us To More Deeply Understand The Present.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announces a new multimedia project , “The Church of Witness: Ukrainian Catholic History with Metropolitan Borys Gudziak” (in English).
This project is dedicated to the history of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Over the coming weeks and months, we will share our testimony of how God is at work among His people in Ukraine and beyond, and how this history helps us better understand current events.
Our guide on this journey will be Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, a Church historian, who will help us open new horizons in understanding our spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage.
Rev. Gregory N. Maslak unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord, Tuesday March 10, 2026 at home.
Father Gregory had many parish assignments including our sister church, St. Michael's, Pottstown. Father Gregory had a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary. He was a kind, loving, caring, generous and humble man who loved being a parish priest.
Father Gregory funeral kwas held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 10 AM by his brother priests. Burial followed at St. Vladimir Cemetery, Scranton, PA
May the Lord grant His faithful servant a place of light, peace, and eternal rest among the righteous.
Memory Eternal!
Members of the Philadelphia community witnessed the unveiling of “Song of Songs of the Ukrainian People,” a 30-meter outdoor painting created throughout March 2026 by professional artists, wounded Ukrainian soldiers receiving prosthetic and medical care in the United States, students of the Ukrainian School of Philadelphia, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, and members of the local Ukrainian community.
The mural was created by three Ukrainian artists — Tetyana Myalkovska, a Gold Star mother who lost her son, soldier Mykola Myalkivsky, in the war against Russia; Tetiana Rusetska; and Iryna Semenenko.
Pope Francis chooses Melbourne bishop as one of 21 new Catholic cardinals
Ukrainian Catholic bishop in Australia Mykola Bychok, former pastor of the Newark, NJ parish, named a cardinal!
Axios!
Kidney donation needed...
Trish Napoli has been battling kidney issues since her 20’s. She recently was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease. The next stage is kidney failure. Pat is reaching out to as many family, friends, colleagues, even strangers to consider being tested as a potential kidney donor. If you would like more information in case you’d like to be considered as a donor, click on this link: https://penntransplant.donorscreen.org/register/now. Trisha needs our strong prayers, good thoughts and wishes, along with hopes for strength and resilience during this challenging journey.
Newly Ordained...Congratulations!
On January 26, the parish of Saints Joachim and Anna, Front Royal, Virginia, was filled with joy and celebration as Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak celebrated a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and called Kyle R. Hayes and David M. Wallace to receive the Minor Orders of Candle-bearer, Reader, Cantor, and Subdeacon. The ordinations took place before the Liturgy.
