On Sunday, July 3, 2016, Most Reverend Bohdan, J Danylo, Bishop of Saint Josaphat Eparchy celebrated the first Pontifical Divine Liturgy in newly erected Saint John the Baptist mission parish in Pineville, NC.
Over 75 people from Charlotte area came for the Divine Liturgy celebrated in Ukrainian language. Majority of the newly established congregation are immigrants from Ukraine who currently work in Charlotte area.
As of September 1, 2016, Reverend Joseph Matlak will assume responsibility as administrator of Saint Basil the Great parish in Charleston, NC and Saint John the Baptist mission parish in Pineville, NC.
May God bless, protect, and give growth to the newly establish mission parish!
Thank you to Bishop Peter Jugis of Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte for giving us chapel at the Charlotte Catholic High School for liturgical services.
