Check out a Divine Liturgy near you today! The Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon (Eparchia Saskatoonensis Ucrainorum | Українська Грекo-Католицька Єпархія Саскатуну) was established in 1951 as the Apostolic Exarchate of Saskatoon of the Ukrainians under the leadership of Apostolic Exarch, Bishop Andrew Roborecki. In 1956, the Holy Father, Pope Pius XII appointed His Grace, Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk, C.Ss.R., the first Metropolitan of Canada, and elevated the Exarchate to Eparchial status, with Bishop Andrew Roborecki as the first Eparch. The Eparchy has been served by 5 Eparchs since 1956:
Most Reverend Bishop Andrew Roborecki (November 3, 1956 to October 24, 1982)
Most Reverend Bishop Basil Filevich (February 27, 1984 to November 6, 1995)
Most Reverend Bishop Cornelius Pasichny, O.S.B.M. (January 17, 1996 to July 1, 1998)
Most Reverend Bishop Michael Wiwchar, C.Ss.R. (November 20, 2000 to May 2, 2008)
Most Reverend Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R. (June 27, 2008 to April 28, 2022)
On November 30, 2023, the Holy Father Pope Francis appointed Bishop-Elect Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R., as the 6th Eparchial Bishop of the Eparchy of Saskatoon. We are committed to leading people, regardless of their cultural or ethnic heritage, to experience a vibrant encounter with Christ through the traditions, expression and people of the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church. All posts and comments should be marked by Christian charity and respect for the truth. They should be on topic and presume the good will of other posters. Discussion should take place primarily from a faith perspective. Persons who do not abide by this code of conduct will be blocked.
