# Installation of Metropolitan Michael Kwiatkowski: An Invitation

- Link: https://nweparchy.ca/2026/08/installation-of-metropolitan-michael-kwiatkowski-an-invitation/
- Published: 2026-08-28T22:36:33-07:00
- Author: Website

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On **November 8, 2026**, the Ukrainian Catholic community in Canada will gather 
in Winnipeg for the solemn **Installation of Most Rev. Michael Kwiatkowski as the
Fourth Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Church 
in Canada**.

The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg warmly invites clergy and faithful
from across Canada to participate in this important and historic celebration in 
the life of our Church.

### Solemn Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

The solemn Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Installation of the Metropolitan 
will take place:

**Sunday, November 8, 2026
10:00 AMSts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral115 McGregor
StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba

The Divine Liturgy will be presided over by **His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk,
Father and Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church**. Also present will be **His Excellency
Most Reverend Ivan Jurkovič, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada**.

This celebration will be an important moment for the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church
in Canada, bringing together bishops, clergy, religious, and faithful in prayer 
and thanksgiving to God for the gift of Metropolitan Michael's new ministry.

### Celebratory Banquet

A **Celebratory Banquet** will follow the Divine Liturgy.

Tickets are **$100 per person**.

Tickets may be purchased or reserved by contacting the Archeparchy at **204-338-
7801** or by email at **installation@archeparchy.ca**.

Banquet tickets can also be reserved online:

[Reserve Banquet Tickets](https://forms.gle/8TdmRaFEXaNuDPkY7?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Clergy who plan to attend the Enthronement are asked to register online:

[Clergy Registration](https://forms.gle/PXuDTUy6hPwBqYgZA?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

### Evening Concert

The celebration will continue in the evening with a performance by **Axios**, Edmonton's
award-winning all-male choir and **Juno Award winner**.

The concert will take place at **7:00 PM at Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral**.

We warmly invite everyone to join us for this historic celebration and to share 
in the joy of this important moment for our Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada.

May the Lord bless the ministry of **Metropolitan Michael**, granting him wisdom,
strength, and courage to shepherd God's people. May He also grant our Church unity,
peace, and spiritual growth.

**Mnohaya Lita, Metropolitan Michael!**