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Memorial Day MessageOn this Memorial Day, we pause in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives...
05/26/2025

Memorial Day Message

On this Memorial Day, we pause in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. As Catholics, we honor not only their courage but also the profound love that led them to lay down their lives for others, echoing the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
— John 15:13

We pray for the eternal repose of their souls, entrusting them to the mercy of God, who is the Just Judge and the Lord of Hosts. May they be welcomed into the eternal peace of Heaven, where there is no more war, pain, or suffering, only the light of God’s presence.

Let us also pray for the families they left behind, that they may find comfort in Christ’s Resurrection and the hope of being reunited one day in the Kingdom of God.

As we enjoy the freedoms preserved through their sacrifice, may we never take them for granted. Let our gratitude lead us to live lives of faith, charity, and service, striving always for peace and justice in our world.

05/16/2025

Pope Leo XIV's official portrait has been released

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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!This morning, our pilgrims, together with fellow pilgrims from all the Eastern Catho...
05/14/2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

This morning, our pilgrims, together with fellow pilgrims from all the Eastern Catholic Churches, were blessed to meet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in a special audience. The joy of this historic moment was deepened as we gathered together this afternoon to celebrate the Divine Liturgy with the Holy Father in the heart of the Church - St. Peter’s Basilica.

Last evening, the prayers of many nations rose as one voice in the Church of St. Mary Major, where we joined in the beautiful Akathist Hymn, offered in multiple languages. Truly, these days have been a profound witness to the unity and richness of our Catholic faith, centered in the Risen Christ and embraced by the loving arms of the Church.

May this pilgrimage renew in all of us a deeper love for the Church and a greater commitment to walk together in faith and joy.

Many years to Holy Father Leo XIV. (Ruthenian version)
05/08/2025

Many years to Holy Father Leo XIV. (Ruthenian version)

With deep joy and prayerful hope, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Your Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on your electi...
05/08/2025

With deep joy and prayerful hope, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Your Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on your election as the Vicar of Christ and the successor of the Apostle Peter.

May Almighty God bless you and grant you heavenly wisdom, strength, and steadfast faith as you begin this sacred mission. As you shepherd the Church in our time, may you boldly proclaim and defend not the fleeting opinions of the world, nor the shifting desires of society, but the eternal Truth of God, the Truth revealed in Jesus Christ, entrusted to His Church, and upheld through the ages by the successors of the Apostles.

May the Lord remind you daily of your call to be like Peter, who confessed Christ as the Son of the living God and gave his life for Him. In a world that often confuses compassion with compromise, may you lead with clarity, charity, and unwavering fidelity to the Gospel.

We pray that your papacy will be marked by holiness, courage, and a deep love for Christ and His Church.

As it is written:
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18

Ad multos annos, Holy Father. We are united with you in faith and prayer.

Understanding the Conclave 2025 ProcessThe conclave is a sacred and solemn event where the College of Cardinals gathers ...
05/07/2025

Understanding the Conclave 2025 Process

The conclave is a sacred and solemn event where the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new pope. Starting May 8th, 2025, the cardinals will follow a structured voting schedule designed to encourage discernment, prayer, and unity.

Each day, four ballots may be cast — two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signals the outcome:
• White smoke means a new Pope has been elected.
• Black smoke indicates the voting was inconclusive.

Smoke may appear at approximately 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. However, if the first or third ballots of the day do not result in an election, no smoke is released until after the second or fourth ballot, respectively. This helps consolidate updates and maintain the solemn rhythm of the conclave.

This process repeats daily until a candidate receives the required two-thirds majority. If, after three full days, no pope is elected, the cardinals may take a pause for a day of prayer and reflection, seeking divine guidance before continuing.

This tradition combines reverence, patience, and trust in the Holy Spirit, as the Church awaits its next shepherd.

In a spirit of prayer and unity, the cardinals of the Church are gathering in conclave to discern the will of the Holy S...
05/07/2025

In a spirit of prayer and unity, the cardinals of the Church are gathering in conclave to discern the will of the Holy Spirit and elect the next Pope. Through a sacred process rooted in centuries of tradition, they will pray, reflect, and cast their votes in deep faith and humility. May their hearts be guided by wisdom, peace, and the love of Christ as they choose a shepherd to lead the Church into the future.

04/26/2025

At the funeral service, representatives of the Eastern Catholic Churches offered prayers for the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis.

The prayer was led by His Beatitude Youssef I Absi, Patriarch of Antioch (Melkite Greek Catholic Church), who was joined by:
• His Most Reverend Archbishop William Charles Skurla (Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh).
• His Most Reverend Archbishop Jonáš Maxim (Slovak Greek Catholic Church),
• His Most Reverend Archbishop Péter Fülöp Kocsis (Hungarian Greek Catholic Church),
• His Beatitude Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church),
• His Beatitude Cardinal Mykola Bychok (Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Melbourne),

This prayer stands as a testimony to the unity of the Eastern and Western Churches, demonstrating the vast diversity that unites Christians around the world in common faith and prayer.

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