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PASTORAL LETTER ON THE 50TH JUBILEE OF THE EPARCHY OF PARMA
Dear brothers and sisters,
On this day, as we celebrate the feast of the Theophany of Our Lord, I would like to open and dedicate this year — which marks the golden anniversary of the establishment of the Eparchy of Parma of the Ruthenians and of the Metropolitan Church Sui Iuris of Pittsburgh — as the year of renewal and deepening of our faith.
Blessed Pope Paul VI issued a decree February 21,
1969, entitled Quandoquidem Christus, which transformed the status of the Byzantine Catholic Church in the United States, creating the Metropolia of Pittsburgh with two suffragan eparchies — Passaic and Parma. Prior to that, when our ancestors came to this country and brought with them a desire to worship in their own rite and have their own churches, we were part of the Eparchy of Pittsburgh.
Fifty years provide the opportunity to look back and reflect on the life of our Church. We do this in thanksgiving, recognizing the many examples of sacrifice, piety, dedication and vitality that resulted in growth, especially in the 1970s and 80s. Without a doubt, many souls were led to their heavenly reward. With gratitude we remember that cloud of witnesses — the bishops, priests, religious and laity, who, in countless ways offered testimony to their faith. ...READ MORE... -
HORIZONS News
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BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — Engaged couples who plan to marry in the Byzantine Catholic Church are invited to the Eparchy of Parma’s Pre-Cana Weekend at St. Joseph Parish, 8111 Brecksville Road, April 6-7. The Pre-Cana Weekend is a program in preparation for marriage according to the Byzantine rite. Each day will run from 12:30 p.m.-6. READ MORE.Read More -
What does it mean to you to belong to a community? When I consider this question, my mind goes to the many tangible and intangible things that are of benefit to me as a result of this belonging. Certainly the various benefits depend on the type of community to which one chooses to belong, so let us look at our belonging to the eparchial community.There are many benefits to our parish membership, including the celebration of the mysteries, especially that of the Eucharist at every Divine Liturgy. The church provides the Mysteries of Initiation: baptism, chrismation and Eucharist to those who seek to be adopted sons and daughters of God. READ MORE.Read More -
LIVONIA, Mich. — The Byzantine Catholic parish in Livonia, Michigan, has recently become a pilgrimage site, aimed at helping pilgrims connect with the Early Church martyrs. Sacred Heart Parish inaugurated a new, unique shrine of many first-class relics, with a particular emphasis upon saints, representing the first five centuries of church history. Six wood-and-glass cabinets, or ambries, were donated by individual parishioners, the Ladies of Sacred Heart and St. Nicholas Institute, to house the relics of the more than 30 individual saints. The relics are preserved in individual, smaller reliquaries. The ambries are located in the two side altars. READ MORE.Read More -
WHITING, Ind. — Twelve men from across the Midwest Region of the Eparchy of Parma gathered to consider God’s call in their life during a men’s retreat at St. Mary Parish Dec. 28-29. Jesuit Father Cyril Pinchak, originally from Cleveland and currently studying at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, led the retreat. The theme of the retreat centered around the Biblical figures of Jesse, David and Joseph, in light of the liturgical celebration for the Sunday after Christmas. READ MORE.Read More -
CHICAGO — Father Charles Strebler of the Diocese of Cleveland succeeded Father Martin Celuch of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, as the judicial vicar of the Eparchy of Parma last fall. Born in Akron, Ohio, Father Strebler entered Borromeo Seminary, the college seminary of the Diocese of Cleveland, in 1985, right out of high school. READ MORE.Read More -
CHICAGO — The chancery has hired a new full-time finance manager. Matthew McDonald began in his function in mid-December. McDonald grew up in Fairview Park and Olmsted Falls, Ohio, both on the west side of Cleveland. He earned an associate degree in graphic design and worked in the field for a few years, before returning to school to earn his bachelor’s degree in business management, with a focus in finance. READ MORE.Read More
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Contact us
Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma
5000 Rockside Rd. Suite 310
Independence, OH 44131Phone: 216-741-8773 Email: chancery@parma.org Hours: Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Chancery is closed on all major holy days and civil holidays.
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Bishop Milan's Calendar
Bishop Milan Lach, SJ
Feb. 14-16 Bishops' Workshop with Senior Diocesan Leaders at Mid Atlantic Congress
Baltimore, MDFeb. 21-25 Pastoral Visit
St. John the Baptist Parish
Minneapolis, MNMarch 1 Vespers and screening of film on Horizons' pilgrimage, "From Mariapoch to Mariapoch", 6 p.m.
St. Nicholas Parish
Lorain, OHMarch 3 Divine Liturgy and Vespers for Cheesefare Sunday
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Parma, OHMarch 8-9 Bringing America Back to Life
Pro-Life Convention
Independence, OHMarch 26-30 Meeting of Eastern Catholic bishops and pastoral visit of St. Louis Mission
St. Louis, MO
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official announcements
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Voice of the shepherd articles
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Parish "I BELIEVE" sessions:
For the schedule of session, click here.
Enjoy the first four lessons from Philip's Fast on our website! Click here to access the videos.
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Community Calendar
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Saturday, February 23, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMCrafter’s Closet PARMA, Ohio — The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 1900 Carlton Road, will host the Crafter’s Closet, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Artists, crafters and small businesses will sell their overstock, discontinued supplies and new products at either reduced or regular price. Free admission. Info: www.northcoastpromo.com.Read More
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Saturday, February 23, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PMHappy Dayz Sock Hop FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — St. Mary Magdalene Parish, 5390 W 220th Street, will hold a Happy Dayz Sock Hop, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.-11. The event will include a four-piece ’50s band, “Real Gone Cats,” soda shop food favorites, a candy bar and a dance-off. Adult tickets, $15; age 12 and under, $8. Info or tickets: (216) 820-8354 or (440) 734-4644 or mmageurofest@gmail.com.Read More
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Sunday, February 24ACROSS THE EPARCHY — Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, of Parma has mandated every parish in the eparchy to hold an adult faith formation program during the Great Fast; the program has the same theme as the Stewardship Appeal — “I BELIEVE.” The entire eparchy will follow the same video-based program. It offers theological instruction from a Byzantine Catholic perspective on the Nicene Creed, followed by discussion. The program is a project of the Office of Religious Education in partnership with Horizons Media. The Lenten session will begin the week of Feb. 24. Contact your pastor to learn the when the program will be offered in your parish.Read More
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Sunday, February 24, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMChicken Paprikas Dinner SOLON, Ohio — St. John Parish, 36125 Aurora Road, will host a Hungarian Chicken Paprikas Dinner Feb. 24, 1 p.m.-3. Menu includes chicken paprikas, dumplings, green beans, dessert and beverage. Cost: $15; takeout available. Dinner by advance reservation only; RSVP by Feb. 20; call Elizabeth, (440) 349-4104.Read More
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Monday, February 25, 7:00 PMSt. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., has begun a book study group that will meet Mondays, 7 p.m. The group started Feb. 5, with the book “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov, which teaches how to live the spiritual life. Register or info: Father Miron Kerul-Kmec, (330) 753-2031.Read More
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