Fr. Jay Korban was ordained to the Priesthood by Metropolitan Lawrence (Huculak) of Winnipeg on August 15, 2020 at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A small reception was held afterwards. Fr. Jay, his wife, Sophia, and their children are now in Rossburn, Manitoba where Fr. Jay takes on the pastoral care of…

Fr. Deacon Jay Korban was ordained on February 1, 2020 by Metropolitan Lawrence at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg. The Archdeacon at the ordination was Fr. John Sianchuk, CSsR. Axios!

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 town of Banff. Majestic experiences of the grandeur of the Lord’s creation makes Psalm 103 come alive! Bless the Lord, O…

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 has one of the suppers almost every month. We were able to partake of its goodness on September 6, 2019, and…

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 on September 2, 2019. About 65 people were able to share in this afternoon event which ended with a Moleben to…

After our opening retreat, we spent five days with Fr. Bohdan Nahachewsky, a local iconographer and priest of the Eparchy of Edmonton, creating an icon of the Mother of God. For most of us, it was the first time writing an icon. Fr. Bo spent time explaining many technical aspects of iconography as well as…