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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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LIVONIA, Mich. — The Eastern Christian Formation students at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Parish heard from a speaker with first-hand knowledge of serving in mission territories. Brother Ken Kalinowski, a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers, spoke about his three years in Papua New Guinea, the one summer he spent in Nairobi, Kenya, and yet another summer he spent serving in Haiti. READ MORE.Read More -
LORAIN, Ohio — For the 14th consecutive year, the parishioners of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish have kept their community Lenten practice of almsgiving, collecting much needed personal items for local children in need. The Shoebox for Kids initiative was originally a project of the Eastern Christian Formation program. In more recent years, it has become a project for the whole parish. Parishioners donate new personal items for children, from newborns to 14-year-olds, including diapers, washcloths, soap, toothbrushes and socks. READ MORE.Read More -
KINGSTON, Jamaica — My wife, Kathryn Kranack, and I went on yet another medical mission this past winter, with a group of healthcare professionals celebrating their 20th annual mission to Jamaica. Preparation for the February trip began last November with monthly meetings for team members to get to know each other, discuss what is expected, and emphasize the mission statement which is “service above self.” The mission statement is not just a motto; the people on the trip put these words into action. READ MORE.Read More -
Basilian Sister Martha Elizabeth Moyta (formerly Sister Jerome) died suddenly March 11, after the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Sister Martha was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the only daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Tirpak) Moyta. She entered the Sisters of St. Basil in Uniontown Aug. 1, 1945, from Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Parish on Pittsburgh’s north side. Sister Martha made her final profession Aug. 28, 1953, in the presence of the late Bishop Daniel Ivancho. READ MORE.Read More -
Love and necessity compelled Father Eugene Paul Selzer to serve St. Louis Byzantine Catholic Mission in St. Louis at its founding, and impelled him to continue, even after retiring from active ministry in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The biritual priest, who served faithfully as administrator of the mission, from 1986 to 2013, died March 22 in St. Louis; he was 84. READ MORE.Read More -
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — Mother Cecilia Hritz of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery came back to the parish in which she was raised, St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Parish, to lead an afternoon of reflection March 31. Following the Divine Liturgy, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, which sponsored the event, donated items to provide lunch for more than 60 people; the parish teens provided childcare for about eight children. Mother Cecilia began her presentation, “Who, me? Contemplative Prayer,” by explaining the ultimate goal of prayer as “entering into the unity of the Trinity, which will be completed when we enter heaven, but can be started now.” 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
April 17 Holy Wednesday
7 p.m.: Presanctified Liturgy
St. Mary Parish, ClevelandApril 18 Holy Thursday
7 p.m.: Vespers with St. Basil and Washing of Feet
Cathedral of St. John the BaptistApril 19 Holy (Good) Friday
9 a.m.: Stasti Matins
Holy Spirit Parish, Parma
12 p.m.: Royal Hours
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
7 p.m.: Entombment Vespers with procession
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
9:30 p.m.: Jerusalem Matins
Cathedral of St. John the BaptistApril 20 Holy Saturday
3 p.m.: Vespers with St. Basil Liturgy
St. Mary Parish, Cleveland
9 p.m.: Resurrection Matins
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
10 p.m.: Diving Liturgy and blessing of baskets
Cathedral of St. John the BaptistApril 21 Resurrection Sunday
4 p.m.: Paschal Vespers
Cathedral of St. John the BaptistApril 22 Bright Monday
7 p.m.: Divine Liturgy and procession with four Gospels
Holy Spirit Parish, ParmaApril 28 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, 11 a.m.
with sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Holy Transfiguration Parish
Mentor-on-the-Lake, OhioMay 5 Priest ordination of Deacon Nathan Adams, 3 p.m.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Parma, OHMay 10 Graduation Ceremony, 9:30 a.m.
Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Pittsburgh, PAMay 13-21 Horizons' Pilgrimage to Rome
for 50th anniversary of the Eparchy of Parma
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Voice of the shepherd articles
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Parish "I BELIEVE" sessions:
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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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Monday, April 22, 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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Monday, April 22, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMArt of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.Read More
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Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 PMSOLON, Ohio — St. John the Baptist Parish, 36125 Aurora Road, prays the Paraklesis every Wednesday, 7 p.m., for the intentions of Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, for vocations, the eparchy, his episcopal ministry, the parish and its current and past administrators. All are welcome. Those who cannot attend are vented to pray the service at home, available at https://mci.archpitt.org/sheetmusic/general/Paraklesis.pdf.Read More
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Monday, April 29, 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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Monday, April 29, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMArt of Spiritual Life Study Group BARBERTON, Ohio — St. Nicholas Parish, 1051 Robinson Ave., continues with its book study group, which discusses “The Field: Cultivating Salvation,” by the late Russian Orthodox Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov. The book offers instruction on how to live the spiritual life. Meetings are on Mondays, 7 p.m.-8. Info: (330) 753-2031.Read More
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