On October 1, 2019, the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada appointed Fr. Ephrem Kardouh as the new Spiritual Director of Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta. Fr. Ephrem succeeds Fr. Mihajlo Planchak...
In early October, we had a chance to visit Canmore and Banff, Alberta due to the kindness of a Seminary benefactor. We spent a day on and atop Sulphur Mountain and in the quaint...
Published by the UGCC Hierarchy of the Philadelphia Metropolia, September 21, 2019 Dear Friends! It is with deep appreciation and respect for you, your calling and your desire to do God’s will that we,...
Смачного! This is our usual greeting after the grace for a meal. The best translation in English is borrowed from the Franch, “Bon appetit!” And it sure was delicious. The Cathedral parish in Edmonton...
For the last few decades while in Ottawa, Holy Spirit Seminary had offered an annual BBQ for our benefactors and friends. We were able to re-establish this custom in our new home in Edmonton...
Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth, who are everywhere present and fill all things, Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of Life, come, and dwell within us; cleanse us of all that defiles us, and O Good One, save our souls.
We have seen the true light; we have received the heavenly Spirit; we have found the true faith! We worship the undivided Trinity for having saved us.
Царю небесний, утішителю, Душе істини, що всюди єси і все наповняєш, скарбе дібр і життя подателю, прийди і вселися в нас, і очисти нас від усякої скверни, і спаси, Благий, душі наші.
Ми бачили світло істинне, ми прийняли Духа небесного, ми знайшли віру істинну, нероздільній Тройці поклоняємось, вона бо спасла нас.
O Lord, when You sent down Your Spirit, upon the assembled Apostles, the children of Israel were struck with awe as they heard them speak in many tongues, inspired by the Holy Spirit. They knew them to be illiterate and now saw them wise, speaking divine truths and bringing Gentiles to the faith. Therefore, we also cry out to You: You have appeared on earth and saved us from error; O Lord, glory to You!
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Holy Spirit Seminary is the Major Seminary of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada. Its primary purpose is the preparation of candidates for ordination to the priesthood in the Catholic Church. This preparation for eparchial ministerial leadership embraces and promotes the spiritual formation, theological education and practical field training. The seminary is located in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. We welcome you to our site and invite you to learn more about us.
