Seminary Year 2026-2027


Glory be to Jesus Christ! Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary was honoured to welcome the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada to Edmonton for their annual visit to the Seminary and meetings concerning priestly formation and the life of our Church. We were especially blessed to welcome: Bishop David Motiuk – Eparchy of Edmonton Bishop Michael…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary was blessed to take part in SingCon 2026 in Brampton, a conference celebrating the rich musical and liturgical tradition of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. During our trip, we had the opportunity to visit the Canadian Martyrs’ Shrine, spend time together at SingCon, and…

Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta. Glory be to Jesus Christ! We are happy to inform you about the beginning of the new 2026-2027 seminary year! Currently, we are home to six dedicated seminarians, with two hailing from the Edmonton Eparchy, two from the Eparchy of New Westminster, one from…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary is pleased to welcome two new seminarians to our community this year! Please join us in welcoming Juan Pablo S., from the Eparchy of New Westminster, and Alexander K., from the Eparchy of Edmonton. We are grateful to have you both join…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! With great joy, we congratulate the newly ordained Father Peter Pitchko on his priestly ordination, which took place on August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton. Father Peter was ordained to the holy…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! With great joy we congratulate Deacon Ivas Babick, ordained to the diaconate by Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak on December 9, the Feast of the Conception of the Most Holy Mother of God (Immaculate Conception), at St. Basil the Great Parish in Winnipeg for service to the Church. May the…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! With heartfelt joy, we congratulate Deacon Julian Savaryn, ordained to the Holy Diaconate for the Eparchy of Edmonton by Most Rev. David Motiuk on November 15, the day of the commemoration of the Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus. The ordination took place at St. Josaphat Cathedral…

Today, on the Feast of St. John Henry Newman, our seminary led the singing of the Divine Liturgy at St. Joseph Seminary, celebrated by the Most Rev. Bishop David.We also give thanks for Newman Theological College, where our seminarians pursue their academic studies, following the example of St. John Henry Newman’s deep love for truth…

Glory be to Jesus Christ! With great joy, we congratulate Deacon Peter Pitchko, ordained for the Eparchy of Edmonton from the hands of Most Rev. Bishop David on October 11, the feast day of St. Philip the Apostle, one of the seven deacons. The ordination took place at St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton. May the…