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 AM
Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Cathedral
115 McGregor Street
Winnipeg, 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:
Clergy who plan to attend the Enthronement are asked to register online:
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!