Last June 2019, clergy and lay delegates of our Saint Josaphat Eparchy gathered for the convention entitled Planting Crosses: Evangelization and Mission in the USA. The conference focused on parish renewal and how to establish new missions in regions of the eparchy where our Church is not yet established.

During the Convention, the delegates developed specific proposals and directives for the life of our parishes and St. Josaphat Eparchy in the area of Evangelization and Mission activities. There is a desire in our Eparchy to continue our growth – a true call to worship.

In order to grow, our parishes need to learn how to move from Maintenance to Mission by nurturing a culture that is missionary, forming the faithful and welcoming others to join us.
During the Great Lent 2019, (between Sundays, March 10 – April 7, 2019), please schedule a meeting with the broader parish community in order to discuss these important proposals and directives.

Thank you for your cooperation, and I am looking forward to your parish community plans and resolutions.

Wishing you a blessed Great Lent Pilgrimage, I am,
Sincerely yours,
+Bohdan