Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 79 - No. 20 NOVEMBER 04, 2018 ENGLISH VERSION Bishop Andriy to Preside at Cathedral Liturgies, Sunday, November 4 to Commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Philadelphia; Everyone is Invited to Attend Sixty years ago, on Saturday, November 1, 1958, the clergy, religious and thousands of faithful gathered at Convention Hall in Philadelphia for a Pontifical Divine Liturgy by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Constantine Bohachevsky, celebrating his installation as the first Metropolitan Archbishop and the canonical elevation of the Exarchy of Philadelphia to a Metropolitan- Archeparchy by His Holiness Pope Pius XII. By two Papal Bulls dated November 1, 1958 - His Excellency Apostolic Delegate Amleto July 10, 1958, Pope Pius G. Cicognani presents Archbishop Metropolitan Constantine XII raised the Philadelphia Bohachevsky with the Crozier Exarchy to a Metropolitan Archieparchial See history of the Ukrainian 2018 at the Ukrainian will also be held to and named the Most Catholic Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral of the commemorate this Reverend Constantine Archeparchy of Immaculate Conception, sixtieth anniversary Bohachevsky, as the first Philadelphia, Bishop 830 North Franklin of the establishment Metropolitan-Archbishop. Andriy Rabiy, Apostolic Street, Philadelphia, Pa. of the Ukrainian Administrator will preside Catholic Metropolitan- To commemorate the at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 Throughout the coming Archeparchy of sixtieth anniversary of a.m. Divine Liturgies on year of 2019, local Philadelphia. this joyous event in the Sunday, November 4, deanery celebrations Papal Bull Erecting the Metropolitan See of Philadelphia, U.S.A. (1958) Translated into English (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 2 Papal Bull Nominating the Metropolitan in the United States (1958) Pope Pius XII elevated the Ukrainian Catholic Exarchy with headquarters in Philadelphia to a Metropolitan See and named as its first Metropolitan-Archbishop, Constantine Bohachevsky, S.T.D. Translated into English (“The Way” November 12, 1958) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 3 Papal Bull Creating the Stamford Eparchy and the Nomination of its Eparch (1958) The Papal Bull naming Bishop Ambrose Senyshyn, OSBM as the Eparch in Stamford in 1958. The word, bull comes from the Latin, bubble. It is the lead seal that was appended to the end of a document acting as the signature of the pope. On one side, it contains the pope’s name and on the other, images of Saints Peter and Paul from whom he is given his authority. The bull is generally an official document of the Holy Father. (http://www.papalartifacts.com) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 4 Papal Bull Creating the Stamford Eparchy and the Nomination of its Eparch (1958) The Stamford Exarchy was elevated to an Eparchy, and its Exarch, Bishop Ambrose Senyshyn, OSBM, was made its Eparch with his seat in Stamford, Conn. (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 5 Papal Bull Creating the Stamford Eparchy and the Nomination of its Eparch (1958) (continued from previous page) Pope Pius XII with Metropolitan Bohachevsky and Bishop Senyshyn (“The Way” August 13, 1958) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 6 Ritual of the Canonical Erection and the Installation of Metropolitan-Archbishop, Constantine Bohachevsky, S.T.D. on November 1, 1958 (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 7 Ritual of the Canonical Erection and the Installation of Metropolitan-Archbishop, Constantine Bohachevsky, S.T.D. on November 1, 1958 (continued from previous page) More from November 1, 1958 will be in the next issue of “The Way” NOVEMBER 04, 2018 8 THE PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATION Your Ukrainian Catholic Fraternal Life Insurance and Benefit Society ATTENTION! Parishes, Charities, Societies Non-profits & Foundations 1912 Deposit Agreement Accounts Fraternity Paying 2018 3.25% Interest Rate Guaranteed minimum rate of 3.00% for life of contract Rates will increase automatically when economic circumstances warrant Principal and interest growth guaranteed Providence Association Phone: (877) 857-2284 E-mail: [email protected] www.provassn.com Bishop Andriy Accepts Resignation of Msgr. Melnic for health reasons; Father Worschak Appointed Administrator of Hazleton and McAdoo Bishop Andriy Rabiy has accepted the resignation from the active ministry of Very Rev. Msgr. James T. Melnic for health reasons effective Monday, October 22, 2018. At the time of his resignation, Msgr. Melnic was serving the faithful in Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo, Pa. and St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Hazleton, Pa. Bishop Andriy Rabiy has appointed Father D. George Worschak as administrator of both parishes, to serve the faithful in Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Very Rev. Msgr. Rev. D. George McAdoo, Pa. and St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic James T. Melnic Worschak Church, Hazleton, Pa. effective Monday, October 22, 2018. NOVEMBER 04, 2018 9 Jubilarians Honored during Annual Archieparchial Wedding Anniversary Divine Liturgy Celebration Philadelphia, Pa.-- jubilarians and said, He reminded the couples, more than the other. On Sunday, October "Today each of you “And when you come to 21, 2018, fifteen couples who are present here to church do not forget to Reflecting upon the were honored during celebrate your Wedding thank God that you have scriptural message, the Annual Wedding Anniversary, my prayer a family, that you have Bishop Rabiy said, “If Anniversary Celebration is for you and for your a spouse who loves you, you have a family, if you during the Divine Liturgy continued blessings from who cares for you, and have a spouse, this is a at the golden-domed the Lord.” children that will always treasure that cannot be Ukrainian Catholic be there behind you bought!” Cathedral of the Bishop Andriy continued, asking advice from you Immaculate Conception. “Those prayers and best or simply sharing dinner Bishop Rabiy concluded wishes that you heard with you. Give blessing his homily with this Bishop Andriy Rabiy was on your wedding day, for that because not too blessing, “May the good the main celebrant and let them continue on, many people actually Lord bless you continually homilist at the 10:30 let the Lord continue have everything that you and may we celebrate A.M. Divine Liturgy, to bless you. Let the have.” many more anniversaries concelebrated by Very Blessed Mother protect together in this beautiful Reverend Roman Pitula, you and extend her Bishop Rabiy continued Cathedral. Amen.” cathedral rector. The holy veil over you and his homily referencing the cathedral choir sang the your family and your Sunday Gospel reading, Just before the Dismissal, liturgical responses. extended family (children, the parable of the rich the Jubilarians renewed grandchildren, and man and Lazarus, about their marriage vows. During his homily, great-grandchildren.) Be the poor man and Bishop Rabiy then Bishop Rabiy offered proud of that.” wealthy man, about how congratulations to the one man had so much (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 04, 2018 10 Jubilarians Honored during Annual Archieparchial Wedding Anniversary Divine Liturgy Celebration (continued from previous page) bestowed a blessing upon each couple and sprinkled them with Holy Water. Each couple was also presented with a commemorative blessing certificate by Bishop Rabiy. After the Divine Liturgy, a dinner reception was held at the Archbishop’s residence for the anniversary couples and their guests. The celebration was coordinated by Very Rev. Archpriest John M. Fields, Director of Religious Education and Evangelization of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. The following couples were honored during the celebration: Michael E. and Anne D. Nasevich 67 years, Michael S. and Claire R. Melnyk 50 years, Peter and Bernadette Nush 48 years,Nicholas and Olia Kuzewycz 44 years, Johann and Paula Finley 37 years, John and Brenda Long 37 years, John and Mary Szyszka Makar 37 years, Dr. Andrij and Dr. Cathy Szul 30 years, Brian C. and Rita C. Keeley 28 years, NOVEMBER 04, 2018 11 Jubilarians Honored during Annual Archieparchial Wedding Anniversary Divine Liturgy Celebration (continued from previous page) Jeffrey and Deborah Marco 27 years, George and Katria Kowal 25 years, Michael C. and Amy Karaba 22 years, Peter J. and Christine J. Krywczuk 21 years, Peter M. and Anna Maria Kukuruza 14 years, Roman and Oksana R. Kyrnychuk 4 years May the Lord, our God, continue to bless and grant to all the Archieparchial Jubilarians long life, peace, good health and happiness for many happy and blessed years! Watch a video and see pictures from the Anniversary Celebration on our “Archeparchy of Philadelphia” Facebook page. NOVEMBER 04, 2018 12 Reception photos with Bishop Rabiy during Annual Archieparchial Wedding Anniversary Celebration Fr. Roman and Tetyana Peter and Bernadette Jeffrey and Deborah Michael S. and Claire R. Pitula 21 years Nush 48 years Marco 27 years Melnyk 50 years Johann and Paula Finley Peter J. and Christine J. Dr. Andrij and Dr. Cathy John and Brenda Long 37 years Krywczuk 21 years Szul 30 years 37 years Peter M. and Anna Maria John and Mary Szyszka Makar Nicholas and Olia Kukuruza 14 years 37 years Kuzewycz 44 years Mnohaya Lita NOVEMBER 04, 2018 13 Scranton’s Annual Harvest Dinner Sponsored by Scranton’s St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 2018 Ukrainian Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 12:30pm St. Vladimir Parish Center - Christmas Bazaar 428