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Our Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed the Very Rev. Robert Mark Pipta as the sixth Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma of the Ruthenians.

Last weekend, our Annual Eparchial Pilgrimage took place at the Shrine of Our Lady Mariapoch in Burton, Ohio. On Saturday, there was a Blessing...

Thank you for your generous support in the June 24-25 Special Collections! For Peter’s Pence, we collected $1,571.

Metropolitan Archbishop William, Bishop Kurt, and the Council of Hierarchs of the Byzantine Catholic Church invite YOU to attend the “Metropolitan Assembly” at...

The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma hosted its First Annual NW Indiana Bishop’s Golf Classic on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Lost Marsh Golf Course, Hammond, Indiana and its Third Annual Ohio...

“Life: The Political, Medical, Moral and Philosophical” will take place September 30 at the Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Hall in Marblehead, Ohio.

The Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Garden in Cleveland, Ohio will dedicate 4 new Informational Pedestals on October 15 at 1:30PM. The pedestals provide information on lesser-known Rusyns...

The Evening of Hope will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Holiday Inn, Independence, Ohio. We are thrilled to announce this year's keynote speaker will be Bishop Nil Lushchak O.F.M.

In our Byzantine Catholic Tradition, flowers are blessed on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. This tradition stems...

The Eparchy of Parma would like to welcome Ray S. James to the Society of Blessed Paul Gojdich.

Hello again! I am currently writing this last reflection on my flight home. I am sincerely honored to have been given this generous gift from the Eparchy of Parma...

In preparation of the Feast of the Dormition, the traditional rule for the Dormition Fast is a strict abstinence from August 1 to 14...

I began this morning feeling at full health, with immense gratitude for Christ’s guidance. I felt like my true self again after much needed rest! I made my way throughout the city, as a true and lone pilgrim, finding the nearest Mass I could.

This day, our group went on a 2.5 hr pilgrimage (walking) to the place where the Vigil Mass with the Pope was held. I am in awe of their strength and courage, because they weathered an intense heat wave that caused hundreds of people to have heat exhaustion...

This day gave an insight as to how beautifully united our Catholic Church is. It began with our regular group breakfast time, Slovak Catechesis, and then one of the most beautiful Liturgies I’ve ever attended happened.

Standing with Her Sunday is an initiative that aims to empower and uplift women around the world. The National Simulcast will take place August 27, 2023 at 7PM ET. The Crisis: 40% of women who've previously had abortions...

Today was a full day with plenty to see. The Pope arrived for the opening ceremony,..

Our Keynote Speaker is Lynne Wardach of ByziMom and Rev. Dennis Hrubiak will serve as spiritual director.  Early registration ends September 1!  

I was grateful for Bishop Milan reminding us throughout our trip that we are pilgrims and comfort is not guaranteed...

Our Family & Cantor Camp took place July 16-20 at Christ's Peace Center in Easton, KS. Fifteen families, or 84 participants, joined us for a weekend of fellowship, prayer, and spiritual formation in the Byzantine Catholic Tradition.