Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada
For God and the People
Web: https://ucwlc.ca/
Darlene Padlesky, UCWLC President, Eparchy of New Westminster
Email: dpadlesky@shaw.ca
Tel: 604-764-1835
For God and the People
Web: https://ucwlc.ca/
Darlene Padlesky, UCWLC President, Eparchy of New Westminster
Email: dpadlesky@shaw.ca
Tel: 604-764-1835

On Saturday, October 11th, the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (UCWLC) held its a Rosary Rally at the Holy Eucharist Cathedral in New Westminster.
Members of the UCWLC Executive gathered in prayer together with Fr. Mykhailo Postoliuk, Sr. Angelica Hodowansky, and the Brothers of the Knights of Columbus Council 1283. United in faith and purpose, they offered the Holy Rosary for peace in the world, for families, and for the spiritual renewal of our communities.
The atmosphere was filled with reverence and hope as voices joined in prayer, reflecting the League’s mission to strengthen faith and promote unity among the faithful.
May this Rosary Rally become a cherished annual tradition — one that continues to draw hearts together in prayer and love for the Church.
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has called upon “everyone” of good will, to join in praying a daily Rosary for Peace throughout the world. “I invite everyone, every day [of the month of October] to pray the Rosary for peace: personally, in the family, in the community” In fact, one option he offered is to join a gathering of the Vatican employees at St. Peter’s Basilica every evening at 7:00 PM (19:00) local time during the entire month of October, which is traditionally known in many Catholic circles as the “Month of the Holy Rosary”.
The Faithful of the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church, thanks to the help of the global Zhyve-TV network, has been praying the Rosary every evening online at 8:00 PM (20:00) Ukraine time and led by different parish communities throughout the world!
To add to these calls to praying the Rosary daily - a request by the Mother of God at Fatima from 1917 – the Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, has asked us to take up the initiative by the children of Saint Josaphat school in Toronto, Canada. They announced that they will gather to pray a Rosary for Peace on the 13th Day of every month! His Beatitude encourages all children throughout our Church and throughout the world to join them in praying for peace at least on the 13th of every month wherever they me be.
The Patriarchal Catechetical Commission encourages all our catechists and all those facilitating a catechism program anywhere around the world to encourage the children or adult participants of the program to pause to pray the simple, but powerful prayer of a Rosary on the 13th of every month or even every time they gather. This earnest and powerful voice raised in prayer to the Lord through the intercession of His blessed Mother, will surely be heard.
Папа Лев і Патріарх Святослав закликають до молитви Святою Вервицею
Святіший Отець Папа Лев XIV закликав усіх людей доброї волі долучитися до щоденної молитви на вервиці за мир у всьому світі: «Я запрошую всіх щодня [у жовтні] молитися на вервиці за мир: особисто, в родині, в громаді». Серед запропонованих ним варіантів як це зробити — приєднатися до молитви співробітників Апостольської Столиці, які збираються щовечора о 19:00 за місцевим часом у базиліці святого Петра упродовж усього жовтня, який у католицьких середовищах ще називають Місяцем святої вервиці.
У той самий час, о 20:00 за Київським часом, вірні Української Греко-Католицької Церкви за сприяння інтернет-телебачення «Живе-ТБ» щовечора онлайн долучаються до молитви на вервиці, а провадять молитву різні парафіяльні громади з всього світу!
Саме про таку щоденну молитву на вервиці просила Богородиця у Фатімі у 1917 році. Про це нагадав Глава Української Католицької Церкви Блаженніший Святослав і попросив нас підтримати ініціативу дітей Школи святого Йосафата в Торонто, Канада. Вони постановили, що збиратимуться, щоб молитися на вервиці за мир, 13-го числа кожного місяця! Блаженніший закликав всіх дітей у нашій Церкві та в усьому світі приєднатися до них у молитві за мир 13-го числа кожного місяця.
Патріарша катехитична комісія закликає всіх наших катехитів та всіх, хто проводить катехизації, незалежно від місця перебування, заохочувати дітей та дорослих знаходити час для нескладної, але потужної молитви на вервиці 13-го числа кожного місяця або навіть щоразу, коли вони збираються разом. Цей щирий і потужний голос, піднесений у молитві до Господа через заступництво Його Пресвятої Матері, обов’язково буде вислуханий.

On Saturday, November 8, the Holy Eucharist Cathedral in New Westminster will host a special Bishop’s Gala Dinner — an evening of faith, beauty, and unity honouring Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski’s birthday and the second anniversary of his Enthronement.
Under the theme “Rooted in Faith, Growing in Hope,” this radiant event gathers clergy, faithful, and friends from across the Eparchy to celebrate God’s grace and to sow seeds of hope for the next generation of Ukrainian children and youth through Camp St. Volodymyr 2026.
The Gala promises an atmosphere of inspiration, featuring sacred art, uplifting music, and heartfelt testimonies. The highlight of the evening will be a live sacred art performance — “The Wheat of Resurrection” — by artist Serhii Kolodka, symbolizing how hope springs forth from faith, and how together we nurture new life in Christ.
Performances by talented young Ukrainian musicians will enrich the evening:
Through this charitable event, participants will support the spiritual and cultural formation of Ukrainian youth in Canada — helping them encounter Christ, grow in faith, and cherish their Ukrainian Catholic heritage.
The Bishop’s Gala Dinner is more than a celebration — it is a witness of faith and hope, inspiring us to carry the light of the Jubilee of Hope into our parishes, families, and communities.
Event details:
📅 Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM PST
📍 Holy Eucharist Cathedral – 501 4th Avenue, New Westminster, BC
🎟️ Refunds available up to 15 days before the event
Together, let us celebrate, give thanks, and continue building a future filled with faith, love, and hope.

The Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kelowna warmly invites everyone to the Bishop’s Fundraising Dinner 2025, which will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the parish hall (1091 Coronation Ave, Kelowna, BC).
This special evening will be hosted by Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski, Eparch of New Westminster. It will bring together clergy, parishioners, and friends from across British Columbia to support the growing needs of our Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy — especially as it continues to welcome and serve Ukrainian families arriving in Canada.
As more Ukrainian families continue to flee the war and seek refuge, our Eparchy is responding with compassion and practical support — creating new mission communities, expanding youth and faith education programs, and nurturing the dream of establishing a Ukrainian Catholic school.
Funds raised from this dinner will help strengthen our shared mission and build a more vibrant Ukrainian Catholic presence across British Columbia.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com
For more information, contact the parish office at 250-763-7319 or email kelownaukrparish@gmail.com.
Join us for an inspiring evening of faith, culture, and community — and help us continue building the future of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in British Columbia.
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