About the Thirty-ninth Session of the Synod of Bishops of the Kyiv and Halych Major Archbishopric of the UGCC

On May 1-2, 2008 in Lviv-Briukhovychi, the Thirty-ninth Session of the Synod of Bishops of the Kyiv and Halych Major Archbishopric of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church took place. After the introductory procedures, the status of implementing the decisions of the last session of the Metropolitan Synod was assessed. Consequently His Beatitude Lubomyr talked about the planned visits to Ukraine of Cardinal Tarcissio Bertone and Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, presented the status of preparation for the Meeting of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches in Mariapoch (Hungary), and told of the status of the campaign "For sobriety of life." Also, the Head of the UGCC shared his opinions regarding the meeting of the All Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations with Ukrainian Prime-minister Yulia Tymoshenko on April 11, 2008...

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Head of the UGCC dreams that the words “Lviv-er” and “honest” become synonyms

“Every human being in this world has some dream. I also want the word ‘Lviv-er’ not only to be a description of an inhabitant of Lviv but also a synonym of the word ‘honesty.’ And it does not matter in which corner of the world a ‘Lviv-er’ would appear; it should be possible to say about him: ‘This is honest person.’ That is why I wish the city authorities and deputies would take care that in this city these honest ‘Lviv-ers’ be educated.” So said His Beatitude Lubomyr, Head of the UGCC, after he was handed the award “Honored citizen of Lviv.” The ceremony took place on May 3 during a festive session of the Lviv City Council. His Beatitude was distinguished for his prominent personal contribution to the spiritual revival of the Ukrainian people, long-term church activity, and on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of his birth...

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WORLD YOUTH DAY - SYDNEY 2008

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Pastoral work for emigrants requires special pastoral program
05.05, [12:46]
This was the conclusion of Bishop Hlib (Lonchyna), Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainian Greek-Catholics in Italy, Spain and Ireland, after his stay during Passion Week and Easter in Spain. "The lack of catechetical programs is sharply felt for the faithful, and not only children and youth,” Bishop Hlib told the Information Department. >>>

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A new bishop of the UGCC was appointed in Canada
04.05, [12:56]
On May 2, 2008, at 13.00 in the Vatican it was reported that His Holiness Benedict XVI has blessed the decision of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church about the appointment of priest-monk Bryan Joseph Bayda, CSSR, pastor of the Church of the Mother of God of Perpetual Help in Yorkton (Canada), as Eparch of Saskatoon. >>>

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In memory of victims of the Holocaust
03.05, [12:53]
May 1, 2008, is the day in memory of victims of the Holocaust. Six million Jews, children, women, and men, perished only because they were Jewish. “The twentieth century, in addition to everything else, left after itself cases of mass extermination of one nation by another. They were done on the European continent and they were done on other lands. >>>

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The status of stauropegion will be given to the Lavra of the Holy Dormition in Univ
02.05, [11:29]
On May 3-4, 2008, at the Lavra [Major Monastery] of the Holy Dormition in Univ on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the renewal of Studite monastic life, solemn celebrations will take place. In addition to this jubilee, on these days Blessed Archimandrite Klymentiy (Sheptytsky) will be honored. An important event will be the granting of stauropegion status to the Lavra of the Holy Dormition in Univ. >>>

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Faithful of the UGCC are invited to write letters
01.05, [21:22]
On April 2, 2008, His Beatitude Lubomyr, Major Archbishop of Kyiv and Halych, signed a decree which, on the basis of the decision of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC which last year was held in Philadelphia, proclaimed the convocation of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church 2008. The synod will take place in Lviv from September 2 to 9. His Beatitude Lubomyr calls the faithful of the Church to pray for the preparation and conduct of the synod so that its work will be fruitful for the life of the UGCC. >>>

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The Head of the UGCC on the goal of writing the address to representatives of the civil authorities of Ukraine
25.04, [16:36]
“The primary purpose of this address is the desire to encourage people to pray. In what sense to pray? To pray not in the way that we suggest to God our solutions, as if we were the advisers of the Lord God. But to pray that His will be done. Thus, to hand Him our problems, and He knows best how to resolve them for us in the best way.” >>>

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Address of the Major Archbishop to the faithful of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, all people of good will, and representatives of the state authorities of Ukraine
23.04, [21:46]
The most holy days of the whole year are approaching: from Holy Thursday to the Sunday of the Resurrection - days in which we experience again the revelation of the final, incomprehensible divine love from this which seems like the greatest failure – the disgraceful death on the cross of the incarnate Son of God – to His stately triumph above all misfortune – His resurrection from the dead... >>>

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Our great memories from the Papal visit to Ukraine

27.06.2001 Lviv International Airport. Farewell Ceremony
"Goodbye, Ukraine! ...
   I ask Almighty God to bless you, the people of Ukraine, and to heal all your wounds. May his great love fill your hearts and guide you in the Third Christian Millennium towards a new future . In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit! " >>>

Pope's words (www.papalvisit.org.ua)
Some photos of the Holy Father in Ukraine