# Three New Ruling Bishops in the UGCC

- Link: https://nweparchy.ca/2024/10/three-new-ruling-bishops-in-the-ugcc/
- Published: 2024-10-19T23:01:43-07:00
- Author: Website

On October 17, 2024, the Vatican announced that His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father
and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, with the consent of the Synod, 
accepted the resignations of three bishops who had reached the age of 75. New ruling
bishops were appointed in their places. These decisions were blessed by His Holiness
Pope Francis.

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Bishop Petro Loza, C.SS.R., has been appointed as the new eparchial bishop of Sokal-
Zhovkva, following the resignation of Bishop Mykhaylo Koltun, C.SS.R. Bishop Loza
has served in various roles, including as a parish administrator and chaplain, before
becoming an auxiliary bishop in 2018.

In the Ternopil-Zboriv Archeparchy, Bishop Teodor Martynyuk, M.S.U., will take over
as the metropolitan archbishop. He has a rich background in both monastic life and
academic work, with a doctorate in oriental canon law and experience as a lecturer
and monastic leader.

Finally, Bishop Maksym Ryabukha, S.D.B., has been appointed as the archepiscopal
exarch of Donetsk, succeeding Bishop Stepan Meniok, C.SS.R. Bishop Ryabukha has 
played a pivotal role in youth ministry, pastoral care, and university pastoral 
work across Ukraine.

These new appointments are a significant moment for the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic
Church, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the leadership and spiritual care
of their respective eparchies.

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